43 min
Episode 48 - The Mastery Transcript w/Mike Flanagan Grow Beyond Grades
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Mike Flanagan is the CEO of the Mastery Transcript Consortium (MTC), a growing group of high schools creating a digital high school transcript that opens up opportunity for each and every student—from all backgrounds, locations, and types of schools—to have their unique strengths, abilities, interests, and histories fostered, understood, and celebrated.
Mike oversaw the design and development of Mastery Transcript software products, connecting with members and advisors to manage the MTC product roadmap until May 2021. He is an experienced education technology executive, most recently having served as CEO of the Services Division at the National Association of Independent Schools, where he led a complete redesign and relaunch of their School and Student Services financial aid platforms.
Topics include
How Mike’s background in education and technology influenced his interest and involvement in the Mastery Transcript Consortium
The genesis and history of the Mastery Transcript, as well as some of the troubling statistics behind the traditional measures of grades, GPA, and test scores
What the Mastery Transcript is and what schools in the Mastery Transcript Consortium have in common
What mastery learning is and how it accelerates and enhances equity
How schools or districts might know if they are ready to work with MTC
What colleges, admissions offices, and admissions officers have to say about the Mastery Transcript
Other resources
What We Do: Key principles, features, and benefits of the Mastery Transcript
MTC Community Talkback: Competency-based Credentials: This topical, cross-sector discussion features insights from representatives of America Succeeds, CAPS Network, Education Reimagined, Envision Learning Partners and Jobs for the Future.
Mastery Transcript Tour: Susie Bell, Senior Director of Member School Engagement, explains Mastery Learning and how the Mastery Transcript facilitates and propels it.
Mike Flanagan is the CEO of the Mastery Transcript Consortium (MTC), a growing group of high schools creating a digital high school transcript that opens up opportunity for each and every student—from all backgrounds, locations, and types of schools—to have their unique strengths, abilities, interests, and histories fostered, understood, and celebrated.
Mike oversaw the design and development of Mastery Transcript software products, connecting with members and advisors to manage the MTC product roadmap until May 2021. He is an experienced education technology executive, most recently having served as CEO of the Services Division at the National Association of Independent Schools, where he led a complete redesign and relaunch of their School and Student Services financial aid platforms.
Topics include
How Mike’s background in education and technology influenced his interest and involvement in the Mastery Transcript Consortium
The genesis and history of the Mastery Transcript, as well as some of the troubling statistics behind the traditional measures of grades, GPA, and test scores
What the Mastery Transcript is and what schools in the Mastery Transcript Consortium have in common
What mastery learning is and how it accelerates and enhances equity
How schools or districts might know if they are ready to work with MTC
What colleges, admissions offices, and admissions officers have to say about the Mastery Transcript
Other resources
What We Do: Key principles, features, and benefits of the Mastery Transcript
MTC Community Talkback: Competency-based Credentials: This topical, cross-sector discussion features insights from representatives of America Succeeds, CAPS Network, Education Reimagined, Envision Learning Partners and Jobs for the Future.
Mastery Transcript Tour: Susie Bell, Senior Director of Member School Engagement, explains Mastery Learning and how the Mastery Transcript facilitates and propels it.
43 min