The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I hear frequently from those in business that younger employees, directly out of K-12 or higher education, are looking for direction. The rigid structure of the traditional K-12 education system leaves little room for students to engage in real-world problem-solving scenarios. Our world presents increasingly complex challenges.

Competency Based Learning 115

Competency Based Learning Policies Advocacy Report 115

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Credit: Nancy Walser for The Hechinger Report. As educators reflect on the disruptions of the past two academic years, they’re increasingly gravitating toward the kind of personalized, “move on when you’re ready” learning being practiced at Parker-Varney. Lillian Pace, vice president of policy and advocacy, KnowledgeWorks.

Competency Based Learning 140

Competency Based Learning Personalized Learning Report Advocacy 140

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Marianne Beja had been in education for more than 30 years when she discovered personalized learning. I want to build a community of lifelong learners, and I think personalized learning is the way to do it. The schools we’re working with, they report what they’ve implemented, and it’s beyond amazing.

Personalized Learning 101

Personalized Learning Policies Learning Competency Based Learning 101

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

The study, from nonprofit ed-tech advocacy group Digital Promise and consulting firm Grunwald Associates, takes a detailed look at how teachers say they feel about professional development and competency-based micro-credentials.

Digital Badges 40

Digital Badges Competency Based Learning Advocacy Survey 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 21, 2019

Senior Remi Savard is part of the last class at Montpelier High School that experienced the system before the school’s switch to a proficiency-based model. Michael Dougherty for The Hechinger Report. Nellie Mae is among the many funders of The Hechinger Report.). said State Board of Education Chair Krista Huling. “I

Learning 86

Learning System Report Outcomes 86

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2018

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

Advocacy 49

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 49

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

Advocacy 3

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 3