Portrait of a Graduate, Deeper Learning, and HQIM: A Roadmap for Future-Ready Schools

As AI and automation reshape the workforce, how can schools prepare students with the skills they need to succeed?

The Portrait of a Graduate framework, developed by Battelle for Kids^®, provides a vision for redefining student success beyond traditional academics. This white paper explores how deeper learning — the pedagogical approach — and high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) — the tools that make it happen — work together to help students build essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability.