ERIC Number: ED660710
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Aug
Pages: 78
Abstractor: ERIC
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Mastery-Based Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report -- Cohort 1, Year 3
Eliot Levine
Aurora Institute
The Mastery-Based Learning Collaborative (MBLC) is a demonstration project taking place in 47 schools across Washington to help decision makers understand what quality mastery-based (or competency-based) learning looks like, how long it takes to implement, and what resources are necessary. The schools receive funding, coaching, and professional learning as part of a statewide network. In its first three years, the initiative has led to deeper Mastery-Based Learning (MBL) implementation and has shown positive impacts on early outcomes such as school climate, cultural responsiveness, and student engagement. Almost all school leaders said they would recommend the MBLC to other school leaders. The Aurora Institute is conducting a six-year evaluation of the MBLC to identify policies, practices, and system changes that can support successful mastery-based and culturally responsive learning. The report shares findings from the first three years of the first cohort of MBLC schools, based on extensive surveys and interviews of educators, school leaders, students, state leaders, and professional learning providers. This evaluation report offers insights and strategies for anyone working to shift K-12 schools, districts, and states toward more student-centered, equitable, and culturally responsive approaches.
Descriptors: Mastery Learning, Program Descriptions, Decision Making, Educational Quality, Financial Support, Coaching (Performance), Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Program Evaluation, Cultural Awareness, Educational Cooperation, Statewide Planning, Program Effectiveness, Educational Environment, State Policy, School Policy, Educational Change, Culturally Relevant Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Networks, Teacher Effectiveness, School Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Policymakers; Administrators
Language: English
Sponsor: Washington State Board of Education
Authoring Institution: Aurora Institute
Identifiers - Location: Washington
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