Grounded in Their Competency Model, Boston Day and Evening Academy Evolves and Sustains
The transformative power of competency-based education remains visible at Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA) nearly 30…
The Latest Milestones and Lessons from Lindsay Unified
Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) continues to be a leader in the competency-based education (CBE) field…
Deeper Student-Centeredness: Where Cultural Heritage and Mastery-Based Learning Meet
This post about the importance of cultural heritage originally appeared in December 2024 on the MBLC Community…
The Importance of Competency-Based Education and the Mentor Mindset for Equity
In his book, “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People,” developmental psychologist David Yeager, Ph.D.,…
A Conversation with Dr. Keeanna Warren of Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
Vision and leadership are essential ingredients in the creation of a student-centered learning community. CompetencyWorks Director Laurie…
Three Lessons for Creating a Culture of Learning from BFA Fairfax
Following my first post about Bellows Free Academy (BFA) in Fairfax, Vermont, my second post highlights how…
Top Ten <em>Competency</em>WorksAuthors of 2024
This post looks back on the most-read 2024 CompetencyWorks blog posts by ten different authors. We didn’t…
Designing for Big Picture Learning at New Village Girls Academy
Walking into the New Village Girls Academy (NVGA) courtyard feels like a welcoming oasis after navigating the…
Competency-Based Education: Moving Forward with Purpose
This post is part of our Aurora Institute Symposium 2024 series moving forward ideas from #Aurora24 sessions. In…
Making a Portrait of a Graduate Authentic and Dynamic
This post is part of our Aurora Institute Symposium 2024 series sharing ideas from #Aurora24 sessions. We’ve…