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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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The Overwhelming Act of Assessing Writing in a CBE School

January 22, 2016

Crystal Bonin

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

Avoiding "Learned Helplessness"

January 21, 2016

Andrew Miller

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

University of Maine at Presque Isle: Moving at the Speed of Light

January 20, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

Wells High School: The Timeline to Transformation

January 19, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

5 Ways to Build a Student Agency in the Digital Age

January 18, 2016

Arina Bokas and Rod Rock

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

Upcoming Webinar Series for Community Colleges

January 16, 2016

Chris Sturgis

How is Personalized Learning Changing Lives? Ask Thomas Rooney.

January 16, 2016

The Ed Fly Blog

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Common Assessment

January 15, 2016

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

What's New in Competency-Based Higher Ed?

January 15, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

Advancing Personalized Learning with Purpose

January 14, 2016

Julia Freeland

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

RSU2: Moving Beyond the Test Score with Hope

January 13, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

What is it Going to Mean to Have a Proficiency-Based Diploma?

January 13, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Leverage Career and Technical Education, State Policy, Redefine Student Success

Kids in the Pipeline During Transition to Proficiency-Based Systems

January 12, 2016

Steve Lavoie

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

RSU2: Moving Beyond Grade-Driven Learning

January 11, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Georgia’s Education Reform Commission Recommends Moving to Competency Education

January 8, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

RSU2: Continuous Improvement at Richmond Middle and High School

January 7, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Keep the Vision in Your Sights

January 6, 2016

Bill Zima

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

We Did Research on the Student Perspective on Competency-Based Education. Here is What We Learned.

January 6, 2016

Jennifer Wang

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

RSU2: Entering a New Stage in Building a High Quality Proficiency-Based District

January 5, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

From “Shock and Awe” to Systemic Enabling: All Eyes on New Hampshire

January 4, 2016

Andy Calkins

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

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

January 1, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

Teaching Differently in Competency-Based Schools

December 29, 2015

Bob Sornson

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Reflections on Student-Centered Learning Part 1 - Student Perspective

December 22, 2015

Sarah Hatton

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

Nellie Mae Education Foundation Statement on ESSA

December 19, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Learners in the Center

December 18, 2015

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction