Calibration Supports Quality for Flexible, Competency-Based Systems
A shared understanding of learning expectations among educators, students, and communities is key to the success of…
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.,…
BFA Fairfax’s Proficiency-Based System Is a Learning System
Bellows Free Academy (BFA) in Fairfax, Vermont embarked on a journey to a proficiency-based learning system following…
Transforming Learning: The Power of Competency-Based Models
Inside a busy classroom in Philadelphia, students are focused on collaborating to create a campaign for a…
Equitable Grading: A Competency-Based Education Entry Point and Core Practice
For anyone who has tried to improve grading – whether as a teacher in their classroom, a…
A Conversation about Leadership with Adam Aronson
Effective and values-aligned leadership is an essential ingredient in the creation of a student-centered learning community and…
Design Considerations for Student Competency Frameworks
Competency frameworks form the foundation for a competency-based education system by clarifying learning outcomes. How can learners…
Innovation in New Mexico: Capstone Projects as a Path to Better Engage Students
This capstone project post is the third in a series of posts about statewide innovation in New…
Innovation in New Mexico: Defining Local Visions of Graduate Success
This is the second in a series of posts about statewide innovation in New Mexico. When working…
Aurora Institute’s 2024 State Policy Priorities
The Aurora Institute has released state policy recommendations to enable our education system to transition from an…