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Drawing on lessons learned by innovators and early adopters, this blog shares original research, knowledge, and a variety of perspectives from across the field of K-12 competency-based education.

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Designing a Competency-Based System for Equity

January 4, 2018

Nina Lopez, Susan Patrick, and Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Commit to Equity

Chasing Competencies at KM Perform

January 2, 2018

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

December 2017 CompetencyWorks Catch-Up

January 1, 2018

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

Educating for Global Competence: 6 Reasons, 7 Competencies, 8 Strategies, 9 Innovations

December 29, 2017

Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation

4 Quality Design Principles for Teaching and Learning

December 28, 2017

Nina Lopez, Susan Patrick, and Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Evaluate Quality

What's New in K-12 Competency-Based Education?

December 27, 2017

Natalie Slocum

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

7 Quality Design Principles for Structure

December 21, 2017

Nina Lopez, Susan Patrick, and Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Evaluate Quality

What the Learning Sciences Tell Us About Competency Education

December 20, 2017

Bror Saxberg

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Why the Education Status Quo Cannibalizes New Ideas - and What to Do about It

December 19, 2017

Julia Freeland

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation

KM Global: Pedagogy, Curriculum, and Learning Design

December 18, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

Upcoming Webinars on CBE in Higher Education

December 15, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

5 Quality Design Principles for Culture

December 14, 2017

Nina Lopez, Susan Patrick, and Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Commit to Equity

The Sound of Learning at Create House at Kettle Moraine Middle School

December 13, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

What's New in K-12 Competency-Based Education?

December 13, 2017

Natalie Slocum

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

Personalized Learning...Is It All a Matter of Time?

December 12, 2017

Julia Freeland

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

What's New in Competency-Based Higher Education?

December 12, 2017

Natalie Slocum

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

The Five Pillars of Teaching and Learning at KM Explore

December 11, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Four Tips for Crafting Driving Questions

December 8, 2017

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Building Shared Understanding of Quality through Design Principles

December 7, 2017

Nina Lopez, Susan Patrick, and Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Evaluate Quality

An Update on D51: The Teaching & Learning Framework

December 6, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

Collaboration Opportunity: Exploring Connections between Self-Direction and Student Success in Postsecondary CBE Programs

December 5, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation

Kettle Moraine: Where the Future of Education is Being Created Student by Student

December 4, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

Kettle Moraine: How They Got Here and Where They Are Going

December 4, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

November 2017 CompetencyWorks Catch-Up

December 1, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

Personalized PD and Collaborative Teams: A Symbiotic Approach to Professional Learning, Part 2

December 1, 2017

Diana Lebeaux

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Support Professional Learning