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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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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

Building a District Innovation Ecosystem Accelerates School Transformation

November 19, 2019

Dr. Eliot Levine

Issue(s): State Policy, Redefine Student Success, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education, Issues in Practice, How to Get Started, Lead Change and Innovation, Learn Lessons from the Field

Not Your Grandpa’s Voc Ed: Rigorous Career and Technical Education in Henry County, Georgia

May 7, 2016

Contributing Author

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Leverage Career and Technical Education, Issues in Practice, Rethink Instruction

Blast Off with the Assessment for Learning Grantees

April 19, 2016

Chris Sturgis

Issue(s): State Policy, Create Pilots and Innovation Zones, Base Learning on Mastery Not Seat Time, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

Putting the Pieces Together

February 27, 2016

Karla Esparza-Phillips

Issue(s): State Policy, Fund Innovation, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

Henry County Schools: Scaling Strategies for Mid-Size Districts

February 24, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Henry County Schools: What All of This Means for Schools

February 24, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Henry County Schools: Impact Academy

February 24, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Henry County Schools: Four Big Takeaways

February 24, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

Henry County Schools: Ensuring Success for Each Student

February 24, 2016

Chris Sturgis

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

3 Smart State Approaches to Competency-Based Education

February 10, 2016

Karla Esparza-Phillips

Issue(s): State Policy, Create Pilots and Innovation Zones, Fund Innovation, Create Enabling Conditions for Competency-Based Education

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

Fulton County Schools Completes “Back Room” Infrastructure to Enhance Technology in Classrooms

June 17, 2015

Jennifer Klein

Issue(s): Federal Policy, Leverage Career and Technical Education

Advice for School Principals on Implementing Competency Education

March 4, 2015

Brian Stack

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

Fulton County Schools: A Big District Approach to Competency Education

October 9, 2014

Chris Sturgis

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