What is Personalized Learning?
Advances in technology and personalized learning environments have created a historic opportunity to expand access and boost…
Meaning Matters: Defining and Differentiating Personalized Learning, Blended Learning and Competency Education
For the first time in history, we have the opportunity to offer every child a world-class, student-centered…
The Myths of Competency-Based Education: Questions of Equity and Quality
This post originally appeared at Next Generation Learning Challenges on December 9, 2015. Over 200 colleges in…
Casco Bay High School: Learning as Exploration
This post is part of the series Road Trip to Maine. This is the second of a…
Casco Bay High School: Tips and Takeaways
This post is part of the series Road Trip to Maine. This is the first of a…
Preparing to “Turn the Switch” to a Proficiency-Based Learning System
In an earlier blog, I discussed the implementation of a Proficiency Based Learning System via a “phase…
Multiple Pathways to Competency-Based Education?
Last summer we published Implementing Competency Education in K-12 Systems: Insights from Local Leaders based on interviews…
Phase In or Overnight Your Implementation?
When implementing a Proficiency Based Learning system, many schools need to choose between a “phased in” approach…
It’s Time for Mid-Course Corrections in K-12 Competency-Based Education
Our reflection on how the field of competency-based education is developing has resulted in a number of…
Developing a Growth Mindset at Fraser Public Schools
The following is a presentation made at Fraser Public Schools on September 2. Fraser has already invested…