Portable academic histories

Grader A: hit

Parchment e-transcripts were already used by about 30% of US high schools in 2012-13 and accepted by thousands of colleges; reached 5% earlier than Y. Blockchain/lifelong learner records stayed niche, but the label's reading is met by e-transcripts.

Test: at least 5% of US high schools/colleges exchanged student records digitally by 2018

• Used By 30% Of U.S. High Schools, Parchment Lands $23.5M To Bring Transcripts & Student Data Online (2012): Parchment digital transcript exchange used by about 30% of US high schools
• Michigan e-Transcript Initiative (accessed 2026-10-01): State-run e-transcript exchange for high schools and colleges

Grader B: hit

Parchment's e-transcript exchange connects nearly 9,000 schools and universities plus state agencies; National Student Clearinghouse and state e-transcript initiatives (e.g. Michigan) also run. Narrower reading (learner-owned lifelong record/badges) would be partial.

Test: At least 5% of schools/colleges exchanged student records digitally by 2018.

• Parchment Send - Higher Education (n.d.): Electronic transcript exchange among nearly 9,000 schools and universities
• Michigan e-Transcript Initiative FAQ (n.d.): Statewide K-12 electronic transcript exchange