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Not Just Buzzwords: How Teachers Bring Big Ideas, Innovative Practices to Life

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In my visits to elementary, middle, and high schools around the country this past academic year, here are five tips I took away for how educators can get beyond the buzz to implementation. Because trying unfamiliar tools and strategies where children are involved and the odds are uncertain can feel risky and unwise.

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Distinctly Equitable: How This Chicago School Makes Competency-Based Learning Work

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Does competency-based education hold the key to providing an equitable learning opportunity to every student? As she puts it, competency-based learning “gives students the chance. Equity was a major driver in implementing competency based learning. It’s everyone getting what they need.