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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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When Reinventing Schools, Don't Relegate Relationships

May 29, 2017

Julia Freeland

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

The Future of Teacher Learning

May 26, 2017

Adam Rubin

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

Beware of AnythingGoes-Ness and Bandwagonitis

May 25, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

National Summit on K-12 Competency-Based Education Recommended Reading

May 24, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Lessons from a Social Studies Teacher: Work Study Practices Matter in a Competency-Based High School

May 22, 2017

Donna Harvey-Moseley

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

Thank You TAGs! We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You

May 19, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Engage Community

Why Engaging Parents Matters: Maloney High School

May 17, 2017

Students at the Center Hub

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Engage Community

What's the Difference Between Blended and Personalized Learning?

May 15, 2017

Julia Freeland

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, How to Get Started

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Including Multiple Readiness Levels

May 12, 2017

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Making Equity a First Principle of Personalized Learning

May 10, 2017

Julia Freeland

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

Connecting the Dots: Aligning Efforts to Support Teachers and Students in New Hampshire

May 8, 2017

Jonathan Vander Els

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

What's New in Competency-Based Higher Education?

May 5, 2017

Natalie Slocum

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

Lessons from a Social Studies Teacher: The Power of Interdisciplinary Work in a Competency-Based School

May 4, 2017

Donna Harvey-Moseley

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

Why We Use Digital Badges at Del Lago Academy

May 3, 2017

Alec Barron

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

Encouraging Learning Risks and Growth

May 2, 2017

James Rickabaugh

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

April 2017 CompetencyWorks Catch-Up

May 1, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

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

April 28, 2017

Natalie Slocum

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

What Does Personalized Learning Mean for Teachers?

April 28, 2017

Getting Smart Staff

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, How to Get Started

Five Lessons from a Social Studies Teacher: How Competency-Based Education Has Been a Game Changer

April 27, 2017

Donna Harvey-Moseley

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

Finding Time and Providing Support for Student-Driven Learning

April 26, 2017

James Rickabaugh

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Juarez Community Academy: When Big Schools Become Competency-Based

April 25, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Building Learning Momentum at Springdale’s School of Innovation

April 24, 2017

James Rickabaugh

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: A Move to Increase Agency

April 21, 2017

Courtney Belolan

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

Servant to Two Masters: Balancing Skills and Content at Lindblom

April 20, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Springdale, Arkansas: A Tradition of Innovation and Future of Opportunity

April 19, 2017

James Rickabaugh

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