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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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Biddeford School District: Never Unpack Alone

October 27, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Regulatory Noise Stifles, Slows Rise of Competency-Based Learning

October 27, 2015

Michael Horn

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

Multiple Pathways to Competency-Based Education?

October 26, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Navigating the CBE Frontier: Managing Enrollment and Revenue Targets

October 26, 2015

Aaron Brower

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

The Magic of the Seal: Developing a New Student Record and Extended Transcript

October 22, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

Five Ways Learner Profiles Can Promote Competency-Based Education

October 22, 2015

Bonnie Lathram

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

Phase In or Overnight Your Implementation?

October 20, 2015

Steve Lavoie

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

True Voice and Choice at Kettle Moraine Perform

October 19, 2015

Bill Zima

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

What's New in Competency-Based Higher Education?

October 16, 2015

Natalie Slocum

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

It's a Crazy Hot Mess...or Everything You Need to Know about Financial Aid

October 15, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

Engagement Templates: 6 Ways to Structure Learning Experiences

October 15, 2015

Tom Vander Ark

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Competency-Based and Blended Learning: Friends or Foes?

October 14, 2015

Julia Freeland

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

Stop the Nitpicking and Other Things We Are Doing that Are Undermining Our Efforts to Advance Competency-Based Education

October 13, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Understanding Variation in Higher Ed CBE

October 12, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

October 8, 2015

Natalie Slocum

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

Buyers Beware

October 7, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Update from Iowa

October 6, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Why Making Meaning Matters for Student Ownership

October 5, 2015

Tracy Clark

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

Calling All Ideas for Re-Thinking High School

October 1, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

CBE - Making It Work With Employers

October 1, 2015

Dorothy Wax

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

Going BIG in Cedar Rapids

September 30, 2015

Maria Worthen

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

Education Re-Imagined

September 29, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Engage Community

Innovation Springing Up in Springdale

September 28, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

Going Deeper with New Resources

September 23, 2015

Chris Sturgis

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

What I Learned From My Daughter’s First “C”

September 22, 2015

Carri Schneider

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