7 Ways State Policy Can Promote Competence
Originally posted Aug. 8, 2014 at Getting Smart. Since Horace borrowed the idea from the Prussians, we’ve…
Momentum is Building in Colorado
Colorado took a big step last year by establishing state policy for a proficiency-based high school diploma….
Next Gen Accountability: Ohio & Beyond
Originally published July 16, 2014 by Getting Smart. Accountability is a gift. We don’t often think of…
Competency Education: The Next Great Disruptor in Education
At a summit hosted by Bainbridge Consulting in San Diego last week, research fellow Thomas Arnett of…
Can Competency Education Work in Urban Districts?
I’ve been hearing this question by foundations that are excited about competency education but are focused on…
Maine Walks the Talk – Extends Date for Proficiency-Based Diplomas
In 2012, Maine’s legislature passed L.D. 1422, which established proficiency-based high school diplomas. The policy stated that the…
100%
One hundred percent of the public institutions of higher education in five states have endorsed proficiency-based education….
Threads of Implementation — Lessons Learned from Maine
The Maine Department of Education has condensed their six case studies on districts that have embraced proficiency-based…
The Oregon Shuffle
The Oregon legislature is doing only what I can call a policy shuffle – a few steps…
A Tale of Two States
I had a quick conversation with Sal Khan last month that really highlighted the importance of the…