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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

Education Domain Blog

Updating FERPA to Protect Student Data Privacy and Security at the Federal Level

January 14, 2016

Susan Gentz

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Increase Access to Broadband

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

Education Domain Blog

Could States Create Design Competitions in a New Era of ESSA? Getting Started with Next Generation Accountability

January 12, 2016

Susan Patrick

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

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

Education Domain Blog

Make Personalized Learning a Priority in Federal and State Grants

January 7, 2016

Susan Gentz

Issue(s): State Policy

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

Education Domain Blog

Competency Education: Time to Tackle the Elephant

January 5, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

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

Education Domain Blog

US Department of Education Begins Transition to ESSA

January 4, 2016

Susan Gentz

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

What's New in K-12 Competency Education?

January 1, 2016

Natalie Slocum

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

Education Domain Blog

11 Big Trends for 2016: Predictions and Changes Ahead in K-12 Education

December 31, 2015

Susan Patrick

Issue(s): Issues in Practice