EWA will continue its work of supporting the continued growth of student-centered approaches to learning and access to this field among journalists in New England. Funding will support their goals to (1) increase public understanding of student-centered approaches to learning, both where these approaches are employed and where they are not; (2) increase the ability of New England education journalists to access information to support stories about SCL approaches; and (3) support the substantive coverage of SCL approaches and dismantling racial inequities in the public education system.

The Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy (Rennie Center) will conduct a public opinion poll to assess understanding of evidence-based strategies for advancing personalized, competency-based learning experiences.

GSP will serve as intermediary for the PU&D initiative’s local engagement activities, supporting the development of resources, coordination of partners, dissemination of progress to the field, and convening of cohort districts and leaders.