A roadmap for state transformation
The State JML framework is a guide to inquiry, collaboration, and iterative design. While each state will forge its unique path to realize mastery learning in the context of its community, the framework's design elements are essential in shifting practice and implementing the Mastery Transcript or MTC Learning Record. These competencies were informed by Aurora Institute’s Definition of Competency-Based Learning and Mastery.org's research on school change in a mastery learning system.
Utah’s statewide journey
Mastery.org has partnered with the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) since 2019 to support its efforts in building a statewide personalized, competency-based learning system. State leaders within USBE have been committed to these shifts since 2016, and they have adopted a flexible approach to supporting Utah Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in building capacity and designing student-centered models that shift the way learners learn and teachers teach. With legislative backing, the LEAs engaged in the USBE personalized, competency-based learning grant program are using that support to advance their collective vision of learner-centered environments and experiences.
Funded by the Walton Family Foundation
Mastery.org is grateful to the Walton Family Foundation for funding development of both the Utah case study and the state framework.
