Reimagining student success
Students need more than academic knowledge to be successful. They need future-ready skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity to thrive in an ever-changing world.
That's why states and districts are creating Portraits of a Graduate frameworks. These Portraits define the skills and competencies students should have by graduation and help educators design learning experiences that build them.
The challenge: Measuring these skills
Future-ready skills like collaboration and communication are complex and dynamic, which makes assessment tricky. Traditional tests don't always measure these meaningful skills, so, district leaders are searching for new and better ways to assess and support student growth.
See how 16 districts are doing it
This report, created with Digital Promise, spotlights assessment strategies from districts nationwide. The goal: assessments that are meaningful, student-centered, and truly connected to learning—not just another box to check.
What's working? Assessments that fit with curriculum, encourage student growth and develop future-ready skills, and balance authenticity with technical quality.
Upcoming webinar
Join us to hear firsthand insights from participating districts.
Portraits in Progress: Districts Share Strategies for Future-Ready Skill Assessment
Friday, November 14 at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET
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