The Story Behind Pioneering the Nation’s First Mastery Transcript
“Through the process of building her mastery-based transcript, Hadley had discovered a deeper sense of purpose, self-awareness, and agency. Today, she’s a thriving interior designer in New York, and her story is part of a profound shift in education.”
Dr. Tyler Thigpen, CEO and Head of School, The Forest School: An Acton Academy, reflects on the school’s experience as one of MTC’s first members, the hurdles involved with sending the first Mastery Transcripts to colleges, and the benefits to the school and its students. Read on to learn more about the powerful impact that competency-based education and a Mastery Transcript can have on learners.
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Mastery.org is the company behind the Mastery Transcript® and the consortium of schools that use it. We were formerly the nonprofit Mastery Transcript Consortium, now under new ownership after moving on from ETS. We help schools turn authentic student work into records colleges can understand.