In Real Life: How Do We Know If Competency-Based Education Is Working?
This article is the eighth in a nine-part “In Real Life” series based on the complex, fundamental…
In Real Life: Who Gets to Decide Which Student Outcomes Matter?
This article is the second in a nine-part “In Real Life” series based on the complex, fundamental…
Starting the Competency-Based Education Journey…Again
I spent 10 years of my career working in a high school that successfully transitioned from being…
Providing Flexible Pathways and Personalized Learning Options for All Students
This is the third in a three-part series from Andrew Jones, director of curriculum at Mill River…
Supporting Teachers with Making Sense of Proficiency-Based Learning
This is the second in a three-part series from Andrew Jones, director of curriculum at Mill River…
Transparency: Operating with a Clear Instructional Vision to Put Policy into Practice
This is the first in a three-part series from Andrew Jones, director of curriculum at Mill River…
Customizing a System for Us by Us
We came to Nashville on Sunday, invited by Chris Sturgis to participate in the iNACOL pre-conference Competency…
Six Fixes for Proficiency-Based Learning
Two realities almost always arise when we engage in systemic change. First, while the change is framed…
Hiring for Cultural Responsiveness – A Necessary Consideration
It is April. This month brings with it various seasons for various people. For some, April brings…
The How to Your Why
So much has been said about the importance of an organization having a purpose for the work…