Using My Voice to Shape My High School
My name is London Gray, and I am a native of Washington, D.C., born and raised in…
Acknowledging the Indigenous Connections in CBE and Student-Centered Learning
By focusing on the whole child, real-world application, and learning in context, competency-based education (CBE) uses similar…
Science of Learning: The Engine that Powers Competency-Based Schools
What Is Good Teaching? “Good teaching is good teaching” is a common refrain in the education world….
Reflections from reDesign’s Youth-Led Session at #Aurora23
reDesign’s Youth Advisory Council is a year-long program for high-school students with an interest in identifying, analyzing,…
Promising Steps Towards Innovative Assessment Through IADA Guidance
Effectively transitioning to student-centered, competency-based education will require new systems of assessments that align to student-centered learning. In partnership…
Rekindling Our Commitment with Inspiration from the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023
At the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, we piloted Networking Groups for a few different topics and affinity…
Together We Shine Brighter: A Teacher’s Insights from #Aurora23
At the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, we piloted Networking Groups for a few different topics and affinity…
CBE’s Equity Principle: Culturally Responsive Teaching as the Foundation
Introduction The third post in our equity series addresses culturally responsive teaching. At the 2023 Aurora Institute…
School Site Visits: A Powerful Lever in School Transformation
How do we help communities who are looking to improve their local schools see the possibilities? How…
Flashback Friday Inspired by #Aurora23
Even two weeks after returning from the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, I am still processing all of…