The MURSD Portrait of a Learner (PoL) identifies the skills, knowledge, and dispositions that our students need to be successful in the modern world. Through the Portrait of a Learner students have the chance to explore what it means to be a mindful learner, global citizen, effective communicator, skillful collaborator, solution seeker, and inspired innovator. 

In fall 2018, Nipmuc launched the Portrait of a Learner Scholars Program in which a group of 32 students across all grades volunteered to explore the six PoL skills, become experts in this foundation of learning in our district, and develop digital profiles that celebrated their curiosities, interests, and unique stories of learning. 

In 2021, Nipmuc established the  second class of PoL Scholars in which 47 students created profiles that articulate their personal narratives and tap into their unique passions, interests, and curiosities. We invite you to enjoy our students’ profiles. We know you will be impressed and inspired by their journey of learning and the opportunities that await them in the future!

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Meet our Mindful Learners.

• I can recognize how my own emotions, thoughts, and values can influence my behavior.
• I can accurately assess and understand my strengths and weaknesses in a non-judgmental way.
• I can set and work towards personal and academic goals through self-reflection.
• I can evaluate potential outcomes of my actions considering the safety and well-being of myself and others. 
• I can make constructive choices based on the needs, responsibilities, and emotions of myself and others.

Meet our Inspired Innovators.

• I can use problem-solving skills to navigate different situations.  
• I can work independently while incorporating feedback from others.
• I can learn and grow from failure by self-reflecting.
• I can adapt to various roles and circumstances.
• I can motivate myself to reach my highest potential.

Meet our Global Citizens.

• I can educate myself on current and past global issues.  
• I can respect, value, and acknowledge different environments, cultures, and situations.
• I can develop positive relationships with individuals regardless of background or ideology. 
• I can initiate and participate in interesting conversations among people of different cultural affiliations.
• I can positively contribute to my community and support those in need.

Meet our Skillful Collaborators.

• I can remain optimistic and confident in my ability to work through tough situations. 
• I can hold myself accountable and trust that my peers are responsible as well.
• I can reflect on others’ inputs and compromise to reach a common goal.
• I can lead and support a diverse group of individuals while we work to meet a common goal.
• I can empower others to be confident in themselves or their beliefs.

Meet our Effective Communicators.

• I can actively listen with an open mind, appreciate others’ ideas, and empathize with other perspectives.
• I can understand that communication involves both what is said and unsaid. 
• I can share ideas clearly and respectfully based on the audience.
• I can form new opinions in a rapidly changing world. 
• I can utilize different platforms to express information, thoughts, and opinions.

Meet our Solution Seekers.

• I can analyze the situation in order to identify the problem. 
• I can seek help in order to help me solve my problem. 
• I can evaluate other solutions.
• I can solve problems based on the knowledge I’ve gained from the process of troubleshooting.