What’s the Buzz about Buzz?
Buzz is the teaching and learning platform that Michigan’s Education Achievement Authority (EAA) is using to support their Student-Centered Learning
October 25, 2013
Archives: CompetencyWorks
A Visit to Brenda Scott Theatre Arts Academy
This post is one of several that highlights my incredibly exciting visit to schools in Detroit last month. Now, let
October 24, 2013
Worlds Colliding or Aligning: Teacher Preparation During Educational Transformation
Are we preparing future teachers for the demands of next generation education? According to “InTASC: Model Core Teaching Standards and
October 23, 2013
Student-Centered Learning at Michigan’s Education Achievement Authority
Last month, I had the opportunity to visit three schools in Detroit run by Michigan’s Education Achievement Authority (EAA). I’ll
October 22, 2013
Reassessments and Retakes: A Necessary Part of a School-Wide Grading Policy
“Lawyers who finally pass the bar exam on their second or third attempt are not limited to practicing law only
October 21, 2013
Framing the Learning in the Blended Learning Environment
As more models for blended and online learning emerge into the mainstream of educational design, there is still some undercurrent
October 17, 2013
Checklist for Readiness
The early childhood learning years are similar to the launching phase of an aircraft. Whenever I choose to fly, I
October 15, 2013
Giving Students the Map
One of the reflection questions I routinely present to teachers to use as they develop their customized classrooms is the
October 15, 2013
HELP Committee Report on ESEA Includes Competency Education
Although I thought the government was shut down, some things just kept rolling. On Friday, October 11th, the Senate Committee
October 15, 2013
Research RFP on Competency Education
Beth Miller, Nellie Mae Education Foundation‘s, Director of Research and Evaluation, announced the release of Research Request for Proposals (RFP)
October 10, 2013