The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Her teacher has embraced competency-based learning, which asks students to take more control in the classroom. Students get more control over what and how they learn and take more responsibility for their progress. Teachers also change their grading policies. Photo: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report.

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Competency Based Learning Learning Elementary Report 113

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

We have pushed many state districts to make significant policy changes that align with instructional and educational best practices, and have encouraged teachers, administrators, and districts to innovate educational systems design. Why does there have to be only one, summative, cookie-cutter diploma for all kids? .

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 11, 2017

They get frequent updates on which skills they’ve learned and which ones they need to acquire. Mastery-based learning, also known as proficiency-based or competency-based learning, is taking hold across the country. Government policy has also contributed to its adoption. 442, teachers said.

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Learning Common Core System Groups 106

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2016

If the President-elect’s Tweet storms are any indication, education policies are in for an adventure next year. Rick Hess has observed, no one knows exactly how the new administration's campaign promises will play out, there are two policy areas that edtech decision-makers ought to pay extra attention to. School Choice.

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