We believe that better learning begins with understanding.

We are Authentic Education.

Welcome to Authentic Education.

What brings you here today?

Learn about UbD ®

Learn more about the Understanding by Design®  framework, co-authored by Grant Wiggins, the founder of AE.

Learn about AE

Learn about Mike Matthews, Grant Wiggins, and Authentic Education’s team of talented and accomplished consultants.

Learn about what we do

Authentic Education has a wide range of workshop and other offerings.

Work with AE

Ready for your school or organization to partner with Authentic Education? Click the icon above to get in touch.

Summer 2023 PD Opportunities

Learn about the retreats, online workshops, and curriculum leader conversations that we’ll be offering this summer!

Authentic Education Blog

Check out posts from Mike Matthews, the late Grant Wiggins, and other members of the AE Team.