James Davis

Battelle for Kids is the not-for-profit that developed the Portrait of a Graduate model with its EdLeader21® Network over more than a decade. On July 1, 2025, it joined forces with AASA, The School Superintendents Association. For districts already implementing a portrait, the framework, the design process, and much of the supporting staff carried over.

The New York State Portrait of a Graduate names six attributes every graduate should be able to demonstrate. This guide sets out what the Portrait contains, where it sits inside NY Inspires, the confirmed implementation timeline, what it does and does not change about diploma requirements today, and the four things a New York district can usefully do before the state guidance arrives.

See how York District 1 uses Wakelet to build practical student portfolios that connect learning, career readiness, and real-world skills through a phased, teacher-led approach.

Explore how New York districts can make Portrait of a Graduate skills visible by organising student work, reflections, and real-world evidence with Wakelet.

Learn why Wakelet is updating its free plan, what the new Starter limits mean, and how these changes will support a secure, sustainable future.

Discover how Wakelet’s 90-day Education Plan trial helps students build portfolios, develop real-world skills, and become future-ready for college, careers, and beyond.

Discover how educational resource libraries help teachers save time, collaborate, and support independent learning by organising high-quality materials in one accessible place with Wakelet.

Learn how to build a standout educator portfolio that showcases your experience, achievements, teaching philosophy, and professional growth using Wakelet.

Discover how Wakelet Sections make every collection easier to organise, navigate, and customise across layouts, with improved columns and greater content flexibility.

Discover how student-centred resource libraries promote independence, personalised learning, collaboration, critical thinking, and engagement through flexible tools like Wakelet.

Learn how schools can successfully implement K–12 digital portfolios through clear planning, effective training, strong assessment practices, and flexible tools like Wakelet.

Discover how Project-Based Learning builds collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and real-world skills, while Wakelet helps students organise, document, and share their projects.

Learn how to create a dynamic digital portfolio that showcases achievements, skills, and growth through thoughtful organisation, multimedia content, and flexible sharing with Wakelet.

Learn how to create an engaging school newsletter that celebrates achievements, strengthens communication, encourages participation, and builds a more connected school community.

Discover how digital portfolios inspire student creativity through multimedia expression, reflection, collaboration, and the documentation of ideas, progress, and future-ready skills.

Discover how digital portfolios develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy while helping students prepare for future academic and career success.

Discover how digital portfolios help professionals showcase skills, build a strong personal brand, attract career opportunities, and stand out in a competitive job market.

Discover how digital portfolios support reflection, personalised learning, meaningful assessment, collaboration, career readiness, and a more complete view of student growth.

Discover how digital portfolios document learning, validate skills, connect academic work to careers, and support lifelong professional development.

Discover how a digital portfolio can showcase your skills, strengthen your personal brand, improve visibility, and unlock new career opportunities.

Learn how to create and manage secure Wakelet student accounts, import classes, control permissions, and easily access student work, projects, and digital portfolios.

Discover four simple ways to enhance Wakelet collections with images, including covers, backgrounds, photo collages, web content, and digital photo albums.

Discover why classroom collaboration matters and explore practical strategies and digital tools that help students communicate, create, and work together effectively.

Discover what digital storytelling is, how it combines multimedia and narrative, and how educators can use Wakelet to inspire creativity and build essential student skills.

Explore 10 creative ways school libraries can use Wakelet for research, reading logs, digital storytelling, portfolios, newsletters, collaboration, and multimedia learning.

Discover how digital CVs and resumes help candidates showcase achievements, demonstrate soft skills, strengthen personal branding, and stand out to potential employers.

Discover how combining Wakelet and Flipgrid creates personalised professional development that promotes teacher choice, deeper reflection, collaboration, and meaningful classroom application.

Explore Wakelet activities and courses that help students build digital citizenship, confidence, leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, and responsible online skills.

Discover the Wakelet Community and learn how members connect with educators, test new features, access exclusive updates, support the platform, and grow professionally.

Learn what content curation is, why it matters, and how Wakelet helps you organise, enrich, share, and improve the visibility of valuable online content.

Explore why digital portfolios offer a more holistic alternative to standardised testing by showcasing student growth, real-world skills, creativity, reflection, and future potential.

Explore how AI is transforming education through personalised learning, virtual assistants, interactive content, automated assessment, instant feedback, and more responsive learning experiences.

Discover how Miami-Dade County Public Schools uses Wakelet portfolios to support ESOL students, track language development, personalise instruction, and securely showcase progress.

Discover how the Wakelet Certified Trainer Program helps educators master Wakelet, strengthen training skills, promote effective technology integration, and support student success.

Discover how ePortfolios support student reflection, confidence, collaboration, skill development, and career readiness by showcasing achievements in a professional digital format.

Discover how educational portfolios personalise learning, encourage reflection and collaboration, showcase student growth, and develop the skills needed for future academic and career success.

Explore five engaging Wakelet lesson plan examples that use multimedia, interactive activities, reflection, and clear objectives to support participation, critical thinking, and diverse learning styles.

Discover how digital portfolios strengthen college applications by showcasing skills, creativity, achievements, personal growth, and future-ready potential beyond traditional grades and resumes.

Discover how Wakelet Portfolios and the Future Ready Initiative help students showcase achievements, reflect on growth, and prepare for college, careers, and military pathways.

Discover Wakelet Community Week 2024, a free six-day event featuring webinars, keynotes, networking, competitions, platform updates, and professional development for educators.

Discover how Middlesex County School District implemented Wakelet at scale to create student portfolios, support assessments, personalise learning, and engage students across grades 3–12.

Discover how Swanton Elementary uses secure, accessible Wakelet art portfolios to support reflection, self-expression, creative growth, family engagement, and visible learning progress.

Discover five powerful ways educators can use Wakelet for student portfolios, choice boards, lesson plans, professional development, and engaging parent newsletters.

Learn how students can plan, create, organise, share, and improve a Wakelet digital portfolio that showcases achievements, skills, growth, and future potential.

Discover how digital portfolios help students showcase achievements beyond standardised tests, bridge assessment gaps, and demonstrate their full potential to colleges.