Encouraging Learning Risks and Growth
This is the fourth and final post on Student-Focused Learning in Springdale, Arkansas. We want students to take learning risks
May 2, 2017
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April 2017 CompetencyWorks Catch-Up
Here are the highlights from April 2017 on CompetencyWorks. Happy reading! SITE VISITS AND CASE STUDIES CBE in Chicago Part
May 1, 2017
What Does Personalized Learning Mean for Teachers?
This post originally appeared at Getting Smart on March 28, 2017. As families, communities, parents, teachers and students around the
April 28, 2017
Five Lessons from a Social Studies Teacher: How Competency-Based Education Has Been a Game Changer
The traditional social studies classroom that I participated in as a student has experienced a steady evolution thanks to the
April 27, 2017
Finding Time and Providing Support for Student-Driven Learning
This is the third post on Student-Focused Learning in Springdale, Arkansas. If we want students to be prepared to innovate
April 26, 2017
Juarez Community Academy: When Big Schools Become Competency-Based
This is the seventh post in a series covering my recent trip to Chicago. Begin with CBE in Chicago. There
April 25, 2017
Building Learning Momentum at Springdale’s School of Innovation
This is the second post on Student-Focused Learning in Springdale, Arkansas. Read the first post here. I find it exhilarating
April 24, 2017
Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: A Move to Increase Agency
This post originally appeared on Courtney Belolan’s website on March 4, 2017. Belolan is the instructional coach for RSU2 in
April 21, 2017
Servant to Two Masters: Balancing Skills and Content at Lindblom
This is the sixth post in a series covering my recent trip to Chicago. Begin with CBE in Chicago. I
April 20, 2017
Springdale, Arkansas: A Tradition of Innovation and Future of Opportunity
CompetencyWorks is delighted to share with you a special four-part series based on James Rickabaugh’s Student Focused Learning tour in
April 19, 2017