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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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Curious about Competency-Based Education?

August 10, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

What's New in Competency-Based Higher Education?

August 10, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

Anchoring the Learning: A Discussion with Joel Rose at New Classrooms

August 9, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

What Life before EdTech Can Teach Us about Personalized Learning

August 8, 2016

Julia Freeland

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

Engaging Others: A Short Reflection on Leadership

August 5, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Three Big Ah-Ha!s for Teachers New to Learner-Centered Proficiency-Based Education

August 5, 2016

Courtney Belolan

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

High Expectations at EPIC North

August 4, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Education Evolving

August 3, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

North Queens Community High School: Blooming the Outcomes

August 2, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Organizational Position Matters

August 1, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): State Policy, Redefine Student Success

July CompetencyWorks Catch-Up

July 31, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Rethinking the Achievement Gap (Part 2)

July 29, 2016

Matt Riggan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

KAPPA International: The Story of Angelica

July 28, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

July 27, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

Get the Culture Right: The Most Important New School Factor

July 27, 2016

Tom Vander Ark

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

Flushing International’s Three Learning Outcomes: Habits, Language, and Academic Skills

July 26, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Frequently Asked Questions

July 25, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Rethinking the Achievement Gap (Part 1)

July 22, 2016

Matt Riggan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria

July 21, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Organizing Around Competencies, Not Courses

July 20, 2016

John Milam

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

Catalyzing Mastery-Based Learning: NYC’s Mastery Collaborative

July 19, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Is it a Project or an Activity? Project-Based Learning and its Cousins

July 18, 2016

Tom Vander Ark and Bonnie Lathram

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Three Key Components of School-Community Engagement

July 15, 2016

John Freeman

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Engage Community

NYC Big Takeaways

July 14, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Cumberland High School: Starting with Proficiency-Based Grading

July 13, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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