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Title: Remaking Transcripts to Better Reflect Students' Competencies
Language: English
Authors: Celina Pierrottet, Jon Alfuth
Source: State Education Standard. 2026 26(1).
Availability: National Association of State Boards of Education. 2121 Crystal Drive Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22202. Tel: 800-368-5023; Tel: 703-684-4000; Fax: 703-836-2313; e-mail: boards@nasbe.org; Web site: https://www.nasbe.org/category/the-standard/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: High Schools, Academic Records, Relevance (Education), State Policy, State Boards of Education, Educational Change, Student Evaluation, Academic Ability
ISSN: 1540-8000
Abstract: As state policymakers grapple with the disconnect between what transcripts say students have learned and what they actually need to be successful, the traditional transcript has come under scrutiny. States are increasingly encouraging high schools to find ways to make learning more meaningful and relevant to students by offering learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. This article discusses why this shift necessitates rethinking a crucial part of the infrastructure that allows schools to capture and communicate both academic content mastery and the higher-order knowledge and skills to students, parents, postsecondary institutions, and employers. There are several important policy considerations for state boards as they explore new ways of communicating student knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Significant questions must be addressed on how tools will be used, validated, managed, implemented, and aligned with other parts of the education system.
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