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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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Configuring the Instruction and Assessment Model

October 17, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, How to Get Started, Create Balanced Systems of Assessments

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: The Perennial Homework Question

October 14, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

ESSA’s Opportunities to Rethink Accountability for Student-Centered Learning

October 12, 2016

Dale Frost, Maria Worthen, and Susan Patrick

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Harness Opportunities in ESSA

Clarifying the Overall Pedagogical Approach

October 11, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Investing in Student Agency

October 10, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Moving to a Culture of Cooperation

October 7, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

The Hidden Goal that XQ Winners Share: Relationships

October 5, 2016

Julia Freeland

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

What's New in Competency-Based Higher Education?

October 5, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

Reaching the Tipping Point in New England

October 4, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): State Policy, Create Pilots and Innovation Zones, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education, Issues in Practice, Learn Lessons from the Field

Creating the Shared Purpose

October 3, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

September CompetencyWorks Catch-Up

October 1, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Laying the Groundwork for Proficiency-Based Learning in Rhode Island

September 30, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): State Policy, Create Pilots and Innovation Zones, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

Building Capacity to Serve Off-Track Students with the Barr Foundation

September 29, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): State Policy, Redesign Accountability Systems for Continuous Improvement

Hire for Mindset

September 28, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Design for Educational Equity, Issues in Practice, Support Professional Learning

Engaging the Community

September 27, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Constructing a Shared Journey of Inquiry, Shared Vision, and Shared Ownership

September 26, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Upcoming Events on Competency Education

September 23, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Who is Helping You Plan and Implement Competency Education?

September 21, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

September 21, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

What Is Competency Education?

September 20, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Investing in Shared Leadership

September 20, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Introducing Implementing Competency Education in K–12 Systems: Insights from Local Leaders

September 19, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, How to Get Started, Lead Change and Innovation, Learn Lessons from the Field

WestEd's Student Agency in Assessment & Learning Project

September 16, 2016

Tony Siddall

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