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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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Charleston: A Conversation with Teachers at Goodwin Elementary School

April 25, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Nineteen Districts in Idaho Start the Journey to Mastery-Based Learning

April 25, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

The EdLeader Reading List for the Shift to Competency Education

April 23, 2016

Natalie Abel

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Going Back to the Targets

April 22, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems in Maine

April 21, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Charleston: A Conversation with Teachers at Stall High School

April 20, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Blast Off with the Assessment for Learning Grantees

April 19, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): State Policy, Create Pilots and Innovation Zones, Base Learning on Mastery Not Seat Time, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

Five Things for Big Districts to Think About

April 18, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

What's New in Competency-Based Higher Education?

April 18, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Connecting Learning Targets

April 15, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Charleston: Personalized Learning at Pepperhill Elementary

April 14, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

An Opportunity in ESSA for Performance Assessment Literacy and Teacher Leadership

April 13, 2016

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Harness Opportunities in ESSA, State Policy, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

April 12, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

Florida and Utah Look to Support Districts through Competency-Based Education Pilots

April 11, 2016

Susan Gentz

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Increasing Engagement

April 8, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Classroom Instruction of Skills and Dispositions

April 7, 2016

Jonathan Vander Els, Jill Lizier, and Terry Bolduc

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

Competency-Based Education Task Forces: A State Policy Mechanism to Foster Personalized Learning by Creating Dialog, Surfacing Barriers and Providing Solutions

April 4, 2016

Susan Gentz

Issue(s): State Policy, Create Pilots and Innovation Zones, Base Learning on Mastery Not Seat Time, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

March CompetencyWorks Catch-Up

April 1, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Pace? Whose Pace?

April 1, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

My Journey as a Self-Directed Learner

March 31, 2016

Jonathan Vander Els

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

Evaluating Your School’s Competency Education Journey and Answering the Question: Are We There Yet?

March 30, 2016

Brian Stack

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

Charleston: Progression of Implementation for Personalized Learning

March 29, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Charleston County School District: Breaking Ground for Personalized Learning in Big Districts

March 28, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Reining in the Checklist Mindset

March 25, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

March 24, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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