Micro-credentials are increasingly shaping the educational landscape across the United States. Digital Promise’s latest policy scan highlights significant district, state, and higher education developments.
District-Level Initiatives:
Three new district-level programs have emerged:
- Kansas: The National Education Association offers a micro-credential library that provides graduate-level credit to educators through Baker University.
- Maine: JMG provides high school students with micro-credentials in job readiness, financial literacy, and leadership development.
- New Hampshire: The Department of Education awards digital badges to educators who achieve computer science certification.
These additions bring the total to 33 states with district-level policies supporting micro-credential implementation.
State-Level Policies:
Seven new state-level policies or guidelines have been introduced:
- Colorado: The Workforce Development Council, in collaboration with educational departments, has released a framework supporting quality non-degree credential pathways to the workforce.
- Other states have adopted policies recognizing micro-credentials for educator licensure, re-licensure, and skill recognition.
Higher Education Engagement:
Higher education institutions are also embracing micro-credentials, integrating them into curricula, and offering them for credit to educators.
These developments underscore the growing role of micro-credentials in recognizing and validating skills across various educational sectors.
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