Iteration in Action: The Urban Assembly Maker Academy
This post and all pictures first appeared at Springpoint on February 6, 2017. This is the fourth in a series on iteration…
Strategic Reflection on the Field of Competency Education: Lessons Learned
In this third post on our annual strategic reflection, the focus will be on how our understanding…
Strategic Reflection on the Field of Competency Education: Emerging Issues
In this fourth post on our annual strategic reflection, the focus will be on emerging issues. Click…
Looking Back at Mastery Week
Thanks to Springpoint, Mastery Collaborative, Great Schools Partnership, KnowledgeWorks, NGLC, and all the other great organizations that…
How Do We Know Where Students Are?
This post first appeared on CompetencyWorks on June 16, 2017. This is the thirteenth blog in a…
I’m Sorry I Failed You: Taking an Outcome-Based Approach to Student Learning in a Traditional Classroom
“Do no harm,” was my grad school professor’s advice about being an educator. When I reflect on…
Debunking a Myth – Competency-Based Transcripts Don’t Disadvantage High School Graduates in the Admissions Process
A transition to a competency-based education system brings with it many small and large changes. In order…
Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions
Schools and districts across the United States are realizing the promise of competency-based education – transforming the…
Reflecting on The Field of Competency Education: Where We Started and Where We Are Now
Every summer, the CompetencyWorks team and our advisors reflect on the progress that is being made and…
Reflecting on The Field of Competency Education: Organizations and Literature
In the first part of this reflection, we focused on where we started and where we are…