The Hechinger Report

APRIL 8, 2018

Fields said the app enabled regular contact with all parents — to discuss grades or attendance issues, for example — not just those who speak English. In the classroom, computer-based programs can give students additional support as they work to master the vocabulary and mechanics of English.

Competency Based Learning 83

Competency Based Learning Common Core Personalized Learning Study 83

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2017

An increasing number of schools —including charter and traditional public schools—are making a similar move to ditch traditional grades in favor of a more robust approach to assessing students’ skills. Whether they call it competency-, mastery-, or standards-based grading, the movement aims to improve students outcomes sans As, Bs, and Cs.

How To 109

How To Common Core Academic Standards Outcomes 109

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2017

Nueva has been teaching socio-emotional competencies since the sixties (originally billed as Self-Science). Today, they are committed to assessing students’ progress towards SEL mastery, which they see as essential to understanding where students are at—and to proving their SEL curriculum works. Assessing the assessments.

Survey 105

Survey Assessment Report Academic Standards 105

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Now, with learning back in person in many places in the country, Lindsay’s experience keeping kids mostly on track, even during the most chaotic of times, offers lessons to other districts. With about a day planning, [teachers] shift right into distance learning,” Rooney said. Students on a break at Lindsay High School. Does it work?

Online Learning 133

Online Learning How To Competency Based Learning Learning 133