If Failure Is Not an Option, Neither Are Supports
I just had the opportunity to listen to Susie Orsborn, principal at West Albany High School in Oregon, describe the
March 6, 2013
Archives: CompetencyWorks
Where Things Can Go Wrong
In the last three days, in three different meetings, I’ve been asked to summarize what I’m learning about competency education. In
March 1, 2013
Necessary for Success
District and school leaders constantly tell me that there is very little in federal and state policy that prevents them
February 28, 2013
Ensuring the Going is Good
The recent surge in interest regarding competency-based approaches in education — the idea that students advance by demonstrating mastery —
February 26, 2013
Teachers: The Engine of Change
I remember the first time I heard a principal explain, “We try to run our school through dialogue not memo.
February 22, 2013
The Magic Ingredient: Information Management Systems
Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit Lindsay Unified for a full day tour of their performance-based system.
February 20, 2013
The Karate Studio: An Excellent Example of a Competency-Based Classroom
At least twice a week I have the opportunity to do a formal observation of the karate instructors that help
February 19, 2013
Whole District Reform – Oh My!
I’ve never seen anything like this in all my days of visiting schools and districts — whole district reform designed
February 15, 2013
Tempo, Pacing, and Personalization
Interested in this topic? Join us for the Pacing and Personalization webinar on February 12th, 3:30 ET. Register here. There
February 8, 2013
Reflect That!
Reflecting on the work that has just been completed is one of the most valuable steps in the learning process,
February 6, 2013