Learning in a Supportive Community at Clark Street Community School
Recently, I visited Clark Street Community School located in Middleton, WI, a neighboring city of the capital…
A (Self) Portrait of a Graduate
“How do you grade art?” As a high school visual art teacher, this was the question I…
Expanding Student Access to Work-Based Learning: Federal Policy Recommendations
We know the importance of learning experiences that happen beyond the confines of a traditional classroom. But…
Contributive Learning: Learning to Add to the World
“The purpose of education is to learn to contribute—not in a specific or standardized way, but in…
Reinventing the Traditional HS Diploma: Mastery Transcript Consortium ®
This post is the fourth in a part of a series based upon a report from the…
Reinventing the Traditional HS Diploma: New Zealand
This post is the third in a part of a series based upon a report from the…
Reinventing the Traditional HS Diploma: International Big Picture Learning Credential
This post is the second in a series based upon a report from the Aurora Institute, Going…
Empowering Community Progress: Integrating Open Principles in Education
Education plays a pivotal role in driving community progress, development, and local democracy. In our upcoming book,…
Reflections from the 2023 Competency-Based Education Field Coordination Call
In late May, CompetencyWorks held a Competency-Based Education (CBE) field coordination Zoom call with over 50 representatives…
How Being in a Competency-Based Learning Environment Prepared Me for College
My senior year of high school was big for me: AP classes, two internships, leadership roles in…