Carnegie Rethinking the Unit
Wow. Carnegie Foundation is taking a look at the Carnegie Unit? Yep, it’s true. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement
December 6, 2012
Archives: CompetencyWorks
The Project IS the Learning!
Typically, teachers launch projects after students have learned concepts and skills, or as a culminating activity in a lengthy unit
December 5, 2012
Yes, This Is Definitely Evidence
In a previous post I summarized the evidence of competency education making a difference in student achievement and school performance.
December 4, 2012
Where Are the Bullets?
Oh the lure of the quick fix. Humans are fascinated with them. Without this attraction, con artists and snake oil
December 3, 2012
Testing Myths
The word “test” has a negative connotation. It conjures up images of students sitting in rows, number two pencils, and
November 30, 2012
Exceeding Is More Complicated Than Adding Glitter and Flash
There are different ideas about the best way to report student progress towards targets, or competencies. One of the most
November 29, 2012
Naming the Elephant
It’s the elephant in the room. How are we going to help our most struggling students, those more than two
November 28, 2012
Spending Time
Time is one of the most precious commodities in a school, and students should know how to spend their time
November 27, 2012
Evidence?
I have received three requests over the past week asking for evidence of success from competency education models. The truth
November 26, 2012
Increasing Student Trajectories
Students Receive Rapid, Differentiated Support – that’s the fourth element of the working definition of competency education. Without support, competency
November 20, 2012