There’s A Google Doc For That! One School’s Journey Creating a Comprehensive “Mastery Handbook”
The power of the Google Doc to guide our journey became somewhat of a running joke at…
Metaphors for Change from Timpanogos High School
Timpanogos High School, one of ten high schools in Utah’s Alpine School District, began its shift to…
You’re Here Because You Belong Here
At the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, we piloted Networking Groups for various topics and affinity groups to…
The ACE CBE Model: Rethinking Curriculum for Depth and Engagement
This post delves into the competency-based academic model at the Alternative Choices in Education (ACE) Program at…
Stories and Ecosystems at #Aurora23
At the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, we piloted Networking Groups for various topics and affinity groups to…
A Student Experience in a Personalized, Career-Focused Competency-Based Model
Hello everyone, I am a 15-year-old sophomore at Bostonia Global High. My name is Christopher Vargas Ibarra,…
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,…