New York state has taken an important and commendable step forward. With the Board of Regents’ adoption of a statewide ...

It’s easy to dismiss the Portrait of a Graduate phenomenon as a relatively innocuous exercise that will probably fade away ...

Great Neck Public Schools is embarking on the process of establishing its Portrait of a Graduate, a model it strives for its students to embody by graduation. “We really want to help bridge the gap ...

The new recognition celebrates six pillars: empathy, communication, learner's mindset, perseverance, responsibility and ...

There are many discussions happening about what the ideal “portrait of a graduate” looks like — schools, districts and entire states are engaged in the exploration process. I think that is a good ...

School districts and state systems nationwide have crafted Portraits of a Graduate, which outline the skills and competencies necessary for success in work, higher education, community involvement, ...

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)-- The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) has introduced a new initiative called the "Portrait of a Graduate," a framework aimed at ensuring students graduate not ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — A new initiative in the Joplin school district was unveiled for the first time to school board members earlier this week. It’s called ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ and those who created it ...

The Iowa City Community School District launched the Portrait of the Graduate program this year in partnership with Battelle for Kids to receive feedback from the community on what skills students ...