The Core Business of Schooling: Competency (Part 1)
These are very exciting and interesting times for the field of education in general and those who…
The Core Business of Schooling: Competency (Part II)
If competence is the core business of schooling then why does it seem like a new idea…
Must Watch: Maine DOE Videos on Customized Learning
Okay, Maine Rocks! On the Maine Department of Education’s channel you can find the six recently released…
Portability and Access
David Domenici at the Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings has been visiting state juvenile justice…
Statement of Principles for Model Legislation in States
Globally, the highest performing nations have competency-based education systems – not systems based on seat time. iNACOL…
Personalizing State Policy with Extended Graduation Rate
One of the key elements of personalization in education is providing flexibility for students who need more…
Blended Learning and Competency-Based Education Collide in Colorado
The Donnell-Kay Foundation (DKF), Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and the Colorado Legacy Foundation (CLF) recently hosted…
iNACOL’s Public Comments on RTT-D
On Friday, I submitted the following comments and recommendations regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed ‘Race to…
Are Colleges Dictating How We Record Student Learning?
Why do we continue to use grades to record student understanding? What does a letter tell us…
Growing CBE in Iowa
In Iowa, we know how to grow things. Plant the seeds, add a little sunshine and pretty…