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Leveraging AI to Transform Teaching and Learning
From Urgent to Future: A Roadmap for Embedding Learning Acceleration within the Instructional Core
This white paper sets a vision for reimagining learning acceleration as a systemwide approach to teaching and learning—one that moves beyond short-term recovery or supplemental programs to become part of the instructional core. Grounded in field...
Six Check-in Ideas to Build Community in College Classrooms
This Faculty Focus article shares six research-based check-in strategies instructors can use to build community, reduce stress, and strengthen students’ sense of belonging in college classrooms.
Professional Development for Virtual Schooling and Online Learning
This report, created by the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) research committee, aims to raise awareness of misconceptions and provide guidance on professional development for traditional and online schools. School leaders have...
An International Perspective of K-12 Online Learning: A Summary of the 2006 NACOL International e-Learning Survey
This report is designed to provide a study of the state of K-12 online learning in 17 countries, with research and writing performed by Allison Powell and Susan Patrick. These countries were surveyed on issues such as funding, content, initiatives,...
The New Education (R)evolution: Exploring E-Learning Reforms for Michigan
This research study aims to advance e-learning opportunities in Michigan through 3 deliverables: an analysis of online learning models, implementation strategies, and recommendations to expand e-learning options. The author focuses specifically on...
Open Educational Resources (OER) Stories, Policies, and Resources
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is working to advance the understanding, adoption and implementation of open educational resources (OER) practices at state and district levels. This research represents the second phase of a 2014...
Goals, Guidelines and Standards for Student Scientific Investigations
This publication provides a set of quality guidelines for developing and evaluating student scientific investigations, through both online and face-to-face platforms. These guidelines were based on key ideas from the National Research Council’s...
Deepening Student Learning in Three Kentucky Communities
The Aurora Institute toured three Kentucky sites in 2025 to elevate lessons from past work and to assess progress to date and goals for the future. Using document review, on-the-ground interviews, observation, and existing expertise in deeper...
Going Virtual! The Status of Professional Development and Unique Needs of K-12 Online Teachers
Going Virtual! 2010 is a follow-up report to the Going Virtual! Research series started in 2007. The purpose of the series is to describe current trends on the status of professional development for K-12 online teachers, as well as identify the...
Aurora Institute's 2024 Federal Policy Priorities
The Aurora Institute has released federal policy recommendations aimed at reshaping our public education system to be more personalized, competency-based, and equitable. The report highlights strategic guidance and recommendations for federal...