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Statement of Principles for Model Legislation in States
Globally, the highest performing nations have competency-based education systems – not systems based on seat time. iNACOL believes in student-centered learning and makes policy recommendations based on doing what is right for kids to have greater...
NACSA Viewpoint: Authorizing Online Learning
Online learning is growing by 40% annually and creating new full- and part-time options for students and families. However, most charter school legislation, drafted in the early 1990s, is not inclusive to online learning opportunities. This paper...
Aurora Institute's 2024 State Policy Priorities
The Aurora Institute has released state policy recommendations to enable our education system to transition from an industrial age “one-size-fits-all” model, to a future-focused model that supports education innovation, student agency, builds...
The iNACOL Federal Policy Frameworks 2015
The iNACOL Federal Policy Frameworks 2015 provides specific policy recommendations to close persistent learning gaps, improve equity and dramatically increase student achievement. This policy brief provides concrete, actionable recommendations on...
Clearing the Path for Assessment Innovation: The Role of Federal Policy
Realizing the full potential of student-centered learning requires transformation of traditional approaches to assessment and accountability. It is time for policymakers to take a fresh look at these initiatives and take steps – both near- and...
K-12 Online Learning: A Smart Investment NOW More than Ever
In times of great economic challenge, citizens look to policymakers for solutions that lay the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. In K-12 education, one of the most promising and cost-effective solutions is quality online learning. Many states have...
Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity
The purpose of this report is to support administrators and policymakers in becoming informed consumers of information about online learning and its potential impact on productivity. It provides foundational knowledge and a conceptual framework,...
Keeping Pace with K-12 Online and Blended Learning, 9th Edition
Four themes that Keeping Pace 2011 introduced largely hold true a year later, with some updates for 2012: Many states have created or allowed some online and blended learning opportunities, but no state has yet created or allowed a full range of...
The Learning Edge: Supporting Student Success in a Competency-Based Learning Environment
The Learning Edge: Supporting Student Success in a Competency-Based Learning Environment delves into the fourth element of the definition of competency education: students receive timely, differentiated support based on their individual learning...
Fast Facts about Online Learning
Explore the latest data concerning online and blended learning, enrollment, access, courses, and key policies indicators. Review online learning statistics, trends, policy issues, and iNACOL strategic priorities. Obtain a snapshot view of state...
A Roadmap for Implementation of Blended Learning at the School Level: A Case Study of the iLearnNYC Lab Schools
This roadmap was designed to provide guidance to NYCDOE school administrators in implementing blended learning programs in their own schools. Over the 2012-13 school year, iNACOL worked with 8 NYCDOE Lab Schools, each with its own blended learning...