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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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A Timeline of K-12 Competency-Based Education Across New England States

January 10, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

The Trouble with Prescriptive Policies When Paradigms are Shifting

January 9, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Why Educators are Moving Away from the Station Rotation Model

January 6, 2017

Clifford Maxwell

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Five Drivers of Transformation in New England States

January 5, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

January 4, 2017

Natalie Slocum

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

The Every Student Succeeds Act: A Catalyst for Competency Education at Scale?

January 4, 2017

Susan Patrick and Maria Worthen

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

Should Instructional Choice Trump School Choice?

January 3, 2017

Julia Freeland

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Design for Educational Equity

December CompetencyWorks Catch-Up

January 1, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Reaching the Tipping Point: Insights on Advancing Competency Education in New England

December 27, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

What a Summer Prototype Taught Us about Measuring Quality in an Unbundled Education System

December 26, 2016

Amy Anderson and Michael B. Horn

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

Developing Self-Directed Learners

December 22, 2016

Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Steps to Grow Learner Autonomy

December 21, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

December 20, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Three Ways Districts Stumble in Implementation

December 19, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

December 19: Making the Case for CBE Programs: Evaluation for Improvement in CBE Programs

December 18, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

Mastery Motivates Students: "No Way" vs. "Not Yet"

December 15, 2016

Zoe Kashner

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

Are You a Newbie to CBE? This Article Is Just for You

December 14, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Refining the Instructional Model and Enhancing the Instructional Cycle

December 13, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Making Mid-Course Corrections and Refinements

December 12, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

With Much Sadness We Remember Diane Smith

December 9, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Applied Learning and W2AL

December 9, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Illinois Launches Competency Education Pilot Program

December 8, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): State Policy, Create Pilots and Innovation Zones

Pacing in Competency-Based Learning

December 7, 2016

Tom Vander Ark

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Leveling and Parent Conversations

December 6, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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