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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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Together We Shine Brighter: A Teacher’s Insights from #Aurora23

November 17, 2023

Dylan Shelofsky

Issue(s): Aurora Institute Symposium, Lead Change and Innovation, Rethink Instruction, Learn Lessons from the Field

Empowering Community Progress: Integrating Open Principles in Education

June 12, 2023

Landon Mascareñaz and Doannie Tran

Issue(s): Rethink Instruction, Learn Lessons from the Field, Engage Community

Competency-Based Education Across America

May 31, 2023

Laurie Gagnon

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Lead Change and Innovation, Rethink Instruction, Learn Lessons from the Field

What's New

May 11, 2018

Chris Sturgis

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

What’s New: What’s Happening in State Policy

April 18, 2018

Chris Sturgis

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

Thompson School District: Student-Driven Learning at Work!

September 28, 2017

Nina Lopez

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

Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design (DSISD): Competency-Based by Design

September 21, 2017

Nina Lopez

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

Lessons from a Vanguard: A Look at Metz Elementary

September 18, 2017

Nina Lopez

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

Iteration in Action: Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design

August 1, 2017

Springpoint Schools

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

A Journey of Discovery at Broadway Elementary

March 30, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Getting Results in Personalized Learning

March 29, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

The Teacher Association Perspective on Performance-Based Learning

March 27, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

R5 High School: Abuzz with Learning

March 23, 2017

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Performance-Based Learning in a Dual Immersion School

March 20, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Lincoln Orchard Mesa: What Did You Notice?

March 16, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Transparency and Trust

March 14, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

New Emerson: Learning the Effective Practices of the Learner-Centered Classroom

March 9, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Creating a Transparent Performance-Based System at D51

March 1, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Supporting Teachers at D51: A Conversation with the Professional Learning Facilitators

February 23, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Laying the Foundation with Culture and Climate

February 21, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Growing into the Framework: D51’s Implementation Strategy

February 15, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Holacracy: Organizing for Change at D51

February 8, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

The Vision of Performance-Based Education at D51

February 6, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Building Consensus for Change at D51

February 2, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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

Designing Performance-Based Learning at D51

January 26, 2017

Chris Sturgis

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