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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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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

Over-Tested and Under-Prepared

December 17, 2015

Bob Sornson

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

Innovating Academic Credentials

December 16, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Time to Tackle the Elephant

December 16, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

The Power of Choice: Increasing Novel Reading From 21 Percent to 87 Percent

December 16, 2015

Crystal Bonin

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

Student Agency is What Counts

December 15, 2015

Keara Duggan

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

Deer Isle-Stonington High School: Takeaways and Burning Questions

December 14, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

The Myths of Competency-Based Education: Questions of Equity and Quality

December 14, 2015

Holly Morris

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Simple Moves to Increase Engagement

December 11, 2015

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

What's New in Competency-Based Higher Education?

December 11, 2015

Natalie Slocum

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

Want to Learn about the Every Student Succeeds Act?

December 10, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

The Competency-Based School Librarian

December 10, 2015

Pam Harland

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Support Professional Learning

Deer Island-Stonington High School: Breathing Life into the Standards

December 9, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

How My Understanding of Competency-Based Education Has Changed Over the Years

December 8, 2015

Brian Stack

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

Deer Isle-Stonington High School: Turning Around the Culture

December 7, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Homework Tips for Parents

December 4, 2015

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Milestones and Benchmarks On the Way to a Proficiency-Based System

December 3, 2015

Steve Lavoie

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

Noble High School: Creating Timely, Differentiated Supports

December 2, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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