"Portrait of a Graduate" is a highly-anticipated initiative aimed at transforming the way American schools prepare students for success in the 21st century. However, a new report from Education Week suggests that many school districts are struggling to put these ambitious plans into action. Despite widespread enthusiasm for the initiative, most districts are not making significant progress in implementing the Portrait of a Graduate, a framework that outlines the skills and competencies students need to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. As a result, educators and policymakers are left wondering why the momentum behind this initiative is not translating into meaningful change on the ground.


Districts Are ‘Hungry’ to Execute Their Portrait of a Graduate, But Most Aren’t, Report Says  Education Week