Imagining More: CCSSO’s Summit on Modernizing our Education System
State education leaders play a critical role in modernizing our education system to meet the needs of all learners. During the pandemic, schools had to take creative approaches to engage students. This is a moment to leverage the energy from what worked and commit to it going forward.
In April 2023, CCSSO hosted a national summit to elevate the urgency and momentum to move from pockets of change to systemic transformation. The Summit convened leading thinkers and innovators from across the field for an honest conversation about how our nation’s schools can truly change from a systemic perspective. The discussion focused on:
- How does the state set conditions for redefining how we think about school? The pandemic accelerated our need to embrace new ways of delivering content to students, such as virtual and hybrid learning models. New policies are needed to support new delivery models. Community partners demonstrated support for school communities in new ways that have the potential for long-term impact.
- How does the state set conditions for student-centered learning in schools? To support students in maximizing their potential, there is an opportunity to create transformative learning opportunities that are uniquely tailored to students’ individual strengths, needs and interests. New policies may be needed to foster this change by removing barriers to allow districts and schools to explore different staffing models.
- How does the state set conditions for defining mastery? There is increasing urgency to move beyond the traditional approach of the Carnegie unit to recognize that time alone is not an adequate measure of mastery of content. Mastery may be measured both within the school walls and outside through career pathways and other learning opportunities.
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Explore Imagining More: How State Education Agencies Can Modernize the K-12 Education System to Put Student Learning at the Center.
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Explore highlights from the event in the video series below and read more on CCSSO’s States Leading blog.
Opening Remarks
Momentum Towards Modernizing – State Spotlight
Momentum Towards Modernizing – Discussion
Voices from the Field
Putting the Why to Work – State Spotlight
Putting the Why to Work – Discussion
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