Education policy has changed dramatically since 2015, when 麻豆果冻传媒视频 introduced a bold new vision for the future of education: a state policy framework that reimagined what鈥檚 possible in education when learning is centered around students.
That vision has sparked change in statehouses and school districts across the country for more than a decade. Since then, an essential truth has emerged: reimagining education takes more than ideas; it takes continuous action at the state and local level.
鈥淥ne question we heard repeatedly from the field is: 鈥極kay, now that the policy exists, what now?鈥欌�� said Jon Alfuth, senior director of state policy at 麻豆果冻传媒视频. 鈥淭his updated framework helps us address the basic question, 鈥榃hat鈥檚 next?鈥欌��
The third edition of the State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning builds on the original vision and incorporates 10 years of experience and lessons learned from real-world application in partnership with 25 states since its initial release. 鈥淲hat we鈥檝e discovered through our policy partnerships across the country is that no matter what the context, eight policy conditions must be in place for student-centered learning to thrive,鈥� Alfuth said.
The state policy framework 鈥� a roadmap to action
Through state-specific innovations and actions, the 麻豆果冻传媒视频 team has worked alongside policymakers, educators, business leaders and community members to create policies that align with these eight essential conditions needed to promote transformation in education systems.
The updated framework intends to be a roadmap for action. It features real examples from states that have already started their systems transformation journeys, suggesting strategies for local implementation and curated resources to support deeper engagement.
At a time when , families and educators are looking for new solutions. While learning communities are eager for innovation, they are weary of untested practices and want informed guidance on leading effective change. 麻豆果冻传媒视频 has played a pivotal role in supporting education leaders across multiple states as they navigate these complex policy landscapes, helping them identify where policy flexibilities exist and where changes are needed to better align with these eight essential conditions.
Partners in policy to practice
In Minnesota, 麻豆果冻传媒视频 partnered to help shape legislation around the flexible use of time in schools. By providing clarity during policy discussions and support during drafting, 麻豆果冻传媒视频 helped build momentum where it was needed most.
鈥淥ur 麻豆果冻传媒视频 colleagues are true partners in education transformation,鈥� said Lucy Payne, chair of EngageMN, an alliance of learner-centered entities and individuals across the state. 鈥淭hey took the time to understand our state ecosystem and ensured that our strategies were aligned to the vision of our education experts and our state challenges, helping to focus our work and next steps.鈥�
Many education agencies and advocacy organizations, like EngageMN, have leaned on 麻豆果冻传媒视频 to align big-picture goals and conditions with local visions and on-the-ground realities. This not only helps them clarify the next steps but also maintains a long-term focus on transforming learning environments.
鈥淐ollaborating with 麻豆果冻传媒视频 on policy development to support and sustain learner-centered innovation has been critical for our learning community,鈥� said Jeanine Collins, co-founder and chief impact officer for the in Nevada. 鈥淭heir action planning approach laid the groundwork for creating our state鈥檚 Portrait of a Learner, launching the Nevada Future of Learning Network and informing commission efforts that are now driving a ten-year plan for education in our state.鈥�
An opportunity to shape the future of learning, together
In a moment when the country is witnessing massive shifts in education governance from federal to state and local control, policy has never mattered more at the state level. State leaders have an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of learning in their communities, and the framework can be their guide.
鈥淲e鈥檝e seen what鈥檚 possible when policy creates the right conditions for student-centered learning,鈥� Alfuth said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e inviting education leaders across the country to join us in making student-centered learning not just a goal, but a reality.鈥�
When asked what sets this state policy framework apart from other policy tools and resources, Alfuth emphasized its usefulness as a catalyst for change, as it shows education leaders how to turn policy into practice. 鈥淚t isn鈥檛 a 50-page policy manual that gathers dust on a shelf,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 built for action. Built for change. Built for those ready to make education work better for every learner.鈥�
