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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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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

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