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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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Showcase, Share, Inspire: Performance-Based Assessment and Competency-Based Learning in Chicago Public Schools

July 6, 2023

Briana Medina

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Create Balanced Systems of Assessments, Learn Lessons from the Field

Equitable Grading at Sunnyside

June 27, 2023

Laurie Gagnon, Gary Chapin

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, How to Get Started, Commit to Equity, Learn Lessons from the Field

Reinventing the Traditional HS Diploma: Mastery Transcript Consortium ®

June 22, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Rethink Instruction, Create Balanced Systems of Assessments

Reinventing the Traditional HS Diploma: New Zealand

June 20, 2023

Alyssa Weaver

Issue(s): Lead Change and Innovation, Rethink Instruction

Reinventing the Traditional HS Diploma: International Big Picture Learning Credential

June 15, 2023

Alyssa Weaver

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

Rethinking the High School Transcript for the Future of Learning

June 13, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Build Balanced Systems of Assessments, Base Learning on Mastery Not Seat Time, Fund Innovation, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

Empowering Community Progress: Integrating Open Principles in Education

June 12, 2023

Landon Mascareñaz and Doannie Tran

Issue(s): Rethink Instruction, Learn Lessons from the Field, Engage Community

Reflections from the 2023 Competency-Based Education Field Coordination Call

June 7, 2023

Laurie Gagnon, Briana Medina, Alyssa Weaver

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction, Design for Educational Equity

Competency-Based Education Across America

May 31, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation, Rethink Instruction, Learn Lessons from the Field

How Being in a Competency-Based Learning Environment Prepared Me for College

May 26, 2023

Briana Medina

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction, Activate Student Agency

From Good to Great, Initial to Ideal: A Way to Improve Exhibitions and Other Performance Assessments

May 15, 2023

Adam Watson

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation, Create Balanced Systems of Assessments, Learn Lessons from the Field

The Shift In Action: Five Takeaways From Our Journey Towards A Competency-Based System

May 5, 2023

Dr. Melissa Olson, Joey Lee

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation, Rethink Instruction, Learn Lessons from the Field

Student Reflections on the Competency-Based Tier System at Brooklyn Collaborative

April 25, 2023

Miariam Khalil

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction, Create Balanced Systems of Assessments, Activate Student Agency

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

April 17, 2023

Laurie Gagnon, Alyssa Weaver, Chiara Wegener

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation, Commit to Equity, Evaluate Quality, Support Professional Learning, Learn Lessons from the Field

Implementation with Integrity

April 11, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, How to Get Started, Lead Change and Innovation, Commit to Equity, Engage Community

Advice from the Field: Initiating, Sustaining, and Scaling Personalized, Competency-Based Learning

April 7, 2023

Maegan Bowersox

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation, Rethink Instruction, Learn Lessons from the Field, Activate Student Agency

Equitable Grading Anchors NYC’s New Grading Policy Toolkit

March 30, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation, Commit to Equity, Learn Lessons from the Field

From Memorizing for Tests to Learning for Life

March 16, 2023

Jose Guzman Jr.

Issue(s): How to Get Started, Rethink Instruction

An Introduction to Competency-Based Education with Students and School Leaders

March 9, 2023

Alyssa Weaver

Issue(s): How to Get Started, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

CBE Starter Pack 7: Establish Rigorous, Common Expectations with Meaningful Competencies

February 28, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): State Policy, Redefine Student Success, Issues in Practice, How to Get Started

Educator Support in Competency-Based Learning Schools

February 23, 2023

Brian M. Stack and Jonathan G. Vander Els

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, How to Get Started, Lead Change and Innovation, Support Professional Learning

Culture is the Foundation: Building Relationships and Community at ACE

February 16, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation, Commit to Equity, Rethink Instruction, Activate Student Agency

Top Ten CompetencyWorks Blog Posts of 2022

February 14, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

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

4 Keys to Building Deeper Critical and Creative Thinking in Your Classroom

February 7, 2023

Karin Hess

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, How to Get Started, Rethink Instruction, Create Balanced Systems of Assessments, Activate Student Agency

CBE Starter Pack 6: Equity Strategies Drive Culture, Structures, and Pedagogy

January 31, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Design for Educational Equity, State Policy, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education, Issues in Practice, Commit to Equity