Essential Components of Local Assessment Systems for Personalized, Proficiency-Based Learning
This is the first post in a series by Pat Fitzsimmons, Team Leader of Proficiency-Based Learning at…
Transitioning and Sustaining Competency-Based Education During School Closures
South Bronx Community Charter High School (SBC) launched in 2016 with a strong competency-based education approach, as…
Learning in the Time of Coronavirus: District Leaders on Managing Change, Maintaining High-Quality Learning for All, and Innovating for Future Success
School closures due to COVID-19 have impacted at least 124,000 U.S. schools and affected at least 55.1…
Competency Frameworks and Content Selection at South Bronx Community Charter
South Bronx Community Charter High School (SBC) in New York City has deeply embraced competency-based education since…
Black Lives Matter
The United States is in the midst of historic crises. Tragically consistent with centuries of American history,…
A Collective Call to Transform Anguish into Action
Dear Colleagues, The Aurora Institute stands with communities of color, especially Black communities, as we all grapple…
New Hampshire’s Work Study Practices – Equity and Assessing For Growth
This is the third in a series of blog posts about New Hampshire’s work study practices—essential competencies…
Recognizing the Critical Importance of Metacognition
This is the second in a series of blog posts about New Hampshire’s work study practices—essential competencies…
New Hampshire’s Work Study Practices – A Five-Year Journey to Understand, Share, Scale, Deepen, and Meaningfully Assess These Critical Competencies
This is the first post in a 3-part series. It goes back in time to share New…
Earning Diplomas and Degrees Together – A Competency-Based Dual Enrollment School
This is the second post in a series about the Da Vinci Schools. The first post is…