Archive: 2018
Moving to Mastery in Idaho
Schools in Idaho are moving towards competency-based education in order to provide more personalized learning for all students. Read more from Tom's recent visit.
Going Beyond Data: 10 Tips for Building a Culture Around Numbers
Jessica Slusser explains why data-centered cultures work and shares tips on how to build a school culture around numbers.
The Case for Competency as a New Equity Agenda
By: Tom Vander Ark and Mary Ryerse. What if our education system was designed with a commitment to equity at the forefront, and was set up to help all students achieve at high levels? This post makes the case for competency-based education as a valuable tool for achieving this goal.
HQPBL Case Study: Energy Institute High School
The Energy Institute High School is the first-ever high school devoted to preparing students to enter careers in the energy field, and high quality Project Based Learning (HQPBL) is at its core. Learn how schools can partner together with industries to provide HQPBL experiences which prepare students to succeed in their next phase of life.
Show What You Know: A Landscape Analysis of Competency-Based Education
Our new report, commisioned and published today by XQ, provides an in-depth look at the current status of competency-based education in the U.S., barriers impeding its adoption, and reflections on some of the more complex transition issues.
The World of Work — in Elementary School
Learn how Cajon Valley Union School District's World of Work program helps students "take responsibility for their own learning."
The Anywheres and Somewheres of Global Education
A recent trip to Moscow re-enforced one of David Ross's longtime concerns with global education. Learn more about the Anywheres and Somewheres of global education.
Business Schools and the Problem-Solving Skills Gap
By: Corey Phelps, Ph.D. Research on complex problem-solving shows it doesn’t come naturally for most people. Numerous cognitive biases trip us up. To overcome these biases and become better problem-solvers, we must be taught how to do it well.
New Merger Brings Learning and Workforce Solution for Cities Across the U.S.
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and LRNG merge to deploy innovative community-based education strategy in cities across the U.S. Discover what that means for the future of learning and work.
How I Know: Impacting the Classroom through Student-Driven Learning in Dallas
In Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), as teachers work to embed new social studies and language arts curricular resources, there is a special focus on student-driven learning. This post explores the significant role played by formative assessment.