Grounded in Their Competency Model, Boston Day and Evening Academy Evolves and Sustains
The transformative power of competency-based education remains visible at Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA) nearly 30…
Deeper Student-Centeredness: Where Cultural Heritage and Mastery-Based Learning Meet
This post about the importance of cultural heritage originally appeared in December 2024 on the MBLC Community…
The Importance of Competency-Based Education and the Mentor Mindset for Equity
In his book, “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People,” developmental psychologist David Yeager, Ph.D.,…
Three Lessons for Creating a Culture of Learning from BFA Fairfax
Following my first post about Bellows Free Academy (BFA) in Fairfax, Vermont, my second post highlights how…
Designing for Big Picture Learning at New Village Girls Academy
Walking into the New Village Girls Academy (NVGA) courtyard feels like a welcoming oasis after navigating the…
Equitable Grading: A Competency-Based Education Entry Point and Core Practice
For anyone who has tried to improve grading – whether as a teacher in their classroom, a…
MUltilingual Strategies for Educators (Project MUSE): Extending the Reach of Teacher Mastery with the ExcEL Leadership Academy
In this post, UCLA researchers describe a new resource – MUltilingual Strategies for Educators (MUSE). MUSE is…
Innovation in New Mexico: The Origins of Community-Driven, Student-Centered Systems Change
In a lawsuit brought against the state of New Mexico by families, school districts, and nonprofits, the…
Voices of Indigenous Educators Series: “How do we prepare them? Sure, academics play a part, but holistic wellness does too.” – Sage Fast Dog
This post is based on an interview in April 2024 with Sage Fast Dog, Founder and Head…
Voices of Indigenous Educators Series: “We are still here, and we are going to flourish” – Dana Haukaas
This post is based on an interview on December 14, 2023 with Dana Haukaas, who is in…