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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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Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Readiness Levels

November 6, 2015

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

November 5, 2015

Natalie Slocum

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

Does Your CBE Program Look Like This?

November 5, 2015

Dorothy Wax

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

Our School's Developing Understanding of Skills and Dispositions

November 4, 2015

Jonathan Vander Els, Jill Lizier, and Terry Bolduc

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

Preparing to "Turn the Switch" to a Proficiency-Based Learning System

November 3, 2015

Steve Lavoie

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

Not as Simple as It Seems: Generating Evidence for the Claims of Competency-Based Education

November 2, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Modernize HEA

It All Starts with Strong PLCs

November 2, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Extended Learning Opportunities and Equity

November 1, 2015

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Commit to Equity

Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Choice Words

October 30, 2015

Courtney Belolan

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Learner Agency: The Missing Link

October 29, 2015

The Institute for Personalized Learning

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

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