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Aurora is shaping the future of teaching and learning through its work in policy advocacy, research, eld-building, and convening. With a national and global view of education innovation, we work on systems change in K-12 education, promote best practices, examine policy barriers, and make recommendations for change to yield improved outcomes for students. Aurora envisions a world in which all people are empowered to attain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve success, contribute to their communities, and advance society.  \nGagnon, L., Patrick, S., & Weaver, A. (2023) . Going Beyond the Traditional: Next Gen Credentials and Flexible Learning Pathways. Arlington, VA: Aurora Institute.  \nContent in this report is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license. Front page photo credit: Allison Shelly for EDUImages  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5  \nBackground ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5  \nFeatures of Next Generation Credentials ................................................................................................. 9  \nExamples: Case Studies in Next Generation Credentials and Learner Records ...................................12  \nInternational Big Picture Learning Credential ..................................................................................................................... 12  \nThe New Zealand Comprehensive Record of Achievement .........................................................................................16  \nMastery Transcript Consortium ® ...........................................................................................................................................20  \nState Examples: Pathways to the Future ................................................................................................ 24  \nVermont: Pro ciency-Based Learning Systems and Diploma...................................................................................... 24  \nUtah: Supporting Personalized, Competency-Based Learning.................................................................................... 26  \nNorth Dakota: Next Generation Digital Credentials ......................................................................................................... 28  \nState Policy Recommendations............................................................................................................... 29  \nConclusion......................................................................................................","cbCaimAWkSLFatzq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimAWkSLFatzq","pdf",2374021,"English","# Introduction\n## Background\n# Features of Next Generation Credentials\n# Examples: Case Studies in Next Generation Credentials and Learner Records\n## International Big Picture Learning Credential\n## The New Zealand Comprehensive Record of Achievement\n## Mastery Transcript Consortium\n## State Examples: Pathways to the Future\n## Vermont: Proficiency-Based Learning Systems and Diploma\n## Utah: Supporting Personalized, Competency-Based Learning\n## North Dakota: Next Generation Digital Credentials\n## State Policy Recommendations\n# Conclusion\n# Glossary of Terms\n# References","[{\"question\":\"Why is a new approach needed for the high school diploma and credentials?\",\"answer\":\"The report argues that today’s work requires transferable skills like communications, creativity, and collaboration, which are rarely captured in traditional credentials. 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