Mastery-Based Learning in Idaho
This is the first post in a series on Mastery Education in Idaho. In April 2018, I…
Issue to Tackle for Certifying Learning: Meaningful Qualifications
Not only do high school diplomas need to certify mastery of academic competencies, but they also…
How States Are Funding Innovation in Education and Supporting Steps for Policymakers
One of the most frequent questions district leaders and state policymakers ask of us is how other…
State Funding Strategies to Support Education Innovation
This issue brief highlights case studies and action steps for policymakers to deepen their understanding of state…
Certifying Learning: A Threshold Concept to Ensure Student Success and Career Pathways
A previous blog post introduced the idea of threshold concepts. The four threshold concepts in iNACOL’s…
CompetencyWorks Releases Updated Competency Education State Policy Map
Today, CompetencyWorks released its updated map for 2018, a snapshot of K-12 competency education state policy across…
A National Landscape Scan of Personalized Learning in K-12 Education in the United States
This publication provides findings from a national survey of teachers and students to underscore how, and to what…
Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency-Based Education
There is a growing realization that the traditional system design for American K-12 education is failing…
Action Steps for State Policymakers to Support Competency-Based Systems
State leaders can support policy for K-12 competency-based education to help all students succeed. Fully-developed, student-centered systems…
Capacity in Vermont: If You Build It, They Will Change
For Vermont, the key to creating a personalized proficiency-based system is capacity building that provides flexible entry…