Back-to-School with NROC: Fresh, No-Cost Resources for Student Success
To launch the 2015-16 academic year, the non-profit NROC Project is spotlighting fresh, no-cost, digital resources designed…
What’s New in K-12 Competency Education?
A documentary titled “Most Likely to Succeed is premiering at the 2015 Sundance Festival. This trailer discusses…
8 Ways To Encourage Soft Skills (Core Dispositions) in our Children
This post originally appeared at Getting Smart on August 29, 2015. In this post on soft skills…
I’m So Excited…and I Just Can’t Hide It
The competency education strand at the iNACOL Symposium looks excellent! There are sessions on New Hampshire’s efforts…
Making Online Learning Accessible for Students with Disabilities: Lessons from Texas
Online learning can provide the least restrictive, most tailored educational environment for students with disabilities if they…
Most Likely to Succeed is Almost a Great Film
I had the chance to watch the film Most Likely to Succeed recently. It is a fantastic…
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…
Using Online Learning for Credit Recovery: Getting Back on Track to Graduation
This research paper illustrates how schools and programs are using online learning to provide credit recovery for…
What’s More Important, High Test Scores or Self-Direction?
This post originally appeared at Getting Smart on August 17, 2015. The education technology discussion is fraught…
Exploring the CBE Landscape
One of the frustrations of those who are considering moving toward a competency-based model is the lack…