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School Committee reviews draft 'vision of the learner,' plans assessment work for next year

Brookline School Committee · May 13, 2026
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District staff outlined a draft "vision of the learner" built around competencies and 'I can' statements, and said assessment tools will be developed separately to help students and teachers identify growth and align curriculum across grade levels.

District staff presented a draft "vision of the learner" that focuses on competencies and explicit "I can" statements to help students and teachers identify areas for growth, and said assessment will be developed as a separate but aligned piece of work.

At the committee meeting, a presenter said the draft will distinguish competencies from assessment and gave examples of "I can" statements such as, "I can identify an area of growth" and "I can listen to feedback with curiosity and identify ways…

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