Hello there,
As we reach the end of another school year, it's always good practice to take some time to reflect on what worked well this year, what didn't, and what can be improved upon for the next year.
As you think about preparations for the upcoming school year, I want to share a policy brief that was recently published by The Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), that explores how micro-credentials can support the professional growth and advancement of teachers, and how states are incorporating micro-credentials into their larger strategies to improve classroom instruction. The brief is grounded with interviews with many of our customers, our co-founder, as well as research and resources from TNTP, AIR, BloomBoard, ExcelinEd, and New America.
I am excited about the progress being made in the 18 states that have launched micro-credential initiatives with BloomBoard — including Texas, which just passed a new law in support of educator micro-credentials.
I'm looking forward to taking some time this summer for our own reflection and improvement. Enjoy the summer!
Sanford Kenyon
CEO, BloomBoard