“We aren’t done innovating until 100 percent of our students are graduating.”
– Ty Cesene, Principal, Bronx Arena, New York City Department of Education, NY, 2014
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Quality systems model the same learning orientation and growth mindset that they seek to foster in students…… Read More
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“Mastery is about knowing something like the back of your hand. You can use it again and again.”
– Student, Cleveland School District
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When students advance upon demonstrated mastery instead of seat time, educators direct their efforts to where students require the most help and make sure they learn the skills needed for more advanced studies…… Read More
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This article, originally posted at CompetencyWorks is based on site visits in 2017 on personalized, proficiency-based education in Wisconsin.
I arrived early at Waukesha’s STEM Academy – Saratoga Campus (WSA). Entering the front door, one immediately steps into a relatively open space carved into smaller areas by bookshelves,….. Read More
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Locations: Wisconsin
This series on Epic North High School, originally published at CompetencyWorks, was based on site visits in 2014 and 2016. See also South Bronx Community High School for another school using the EPIC model.
I’ve visited a lot of schools. I’ve seen confident students before…… Read More
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Locations: New York
This series on Epic North High School, originally published at CompetencyWorks, was based on site visits in 2014 and 2016. See also South Bronx Community High School for another school using the EPIC model.
The EPIC North school design is best explained by the students themselves…… Read More
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Locations: New York
This series on Epic North High School, originally published at CompetencyWorks, was based on site visits in 2014 and 2016. See also South Bronx Community High School for another school using the EPIC model.
As with my first visit to EPIC North, the conversation started with students…… Read More
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Locations: New York
One of the key features of a competency-based system is a transparent framework of learning. Every school making the transition takes the time at some point in their transition process to build shared understanding of either a competency framework or the state standards. (Please note: Many schools do this right a way which can be helpful but it also leaves room to think that competencies are just a different word for standards…… Read More
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Locations: New Zealand
There are lots of reasons to go to New Zealand. The beauty of the country is well known. Their national effort to create a multi-cultural nation that fully respects and embraces the Maori community as well as Pasifika and others is inspirational. And their system of education, as well as their boldness in revamping it over the past 30 years,….. Read More
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Locations: New Zealand
This post part of a series on the University of Maine at Presque Isle originally posted at CompetencyWorks in 2016.
One of the most fascinating discussions that was woven throughout my day at the University of Maine at Presque Isle was about the potential (and issues) of deeper alignment with high schools…… Read More
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Locations: Maine
This post is part of a series on the University of Maine at Presque Isle originally posted at CompetencyWorks in 2016.
During my visit to University of Maine at Presque Isle, I had the chance to meet with Scott Dobrin, an Assistant Professor of Biology,….. Read More
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Locations: Maine
All the photos of students actively engaged in learning are courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.
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