Sustained Change, Continuous Improvement
In the same week that I heard that Maine’s Commissioner of Education Stephen Bowen was stepping down to lead the
August 23, 2013
Archives: CompetencyWorks
Summertime Reading Part 3: Principal’s Perspective
Incorporating competency education into a school or district is a challenging task. With so many facets and steps to becoming
August 22, 2013
From PBL to PBI
What’s a project-based school to do? You’ve developed an incredibly powerful model that engages students through rich projects. Now along
August 21, 2013
Not ‘Til the Dishes are Done: Childhood, Chores, and Constant Expectations
As with many children growing up in America, we had certain things we were expected to complete. Being young, it
August 19, 2013
Summertime Reading Part 2: Case Studies
Ever wonder what specifically is happening in other schools that have incorporated competency education? Case studies are a great resource
August 16, 2013
In the News!
Hi all – Just wanted to let you know there is a very good article in the Christian Science Monitor
August 15, 2013
Recommended Reading: Preliminary Implementation of Maine’s Proficiency-Based Diploma
Interested in finding out more about Maine’s implementation of a proficiency-based diploma? Take a look at the report Preliminary Implementation
August 14, 2013
Student-Owned Differentiated Learning
This post was originally published by The Learning Pond on July 18, 2013. Once again, I have found a way
August 13, 2013
It Could Happen!
Remember Angels in the Outfield and the hopeful little boy who kept saying, “It could happen”? One of the questions I get
August 12, 2013
Lens 4: Culture
In earlier posts, I described a framework of leadership I believe is needed if the work of converting to a
August 8, 2013