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iNACOL Calls for a Comprehensive Policy Redesign
The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) released "Cracking the Code: Synchronizing Policy and Practice for Performance-Based Learning" this July, a report stating that it will take a "comprehensive policy redesign" to move toward performance-based learning models beyond traditional K-12 advancement.
iNACOL Calls for a Comprehensive Policy Redesign
The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) released "Cracking the Code: Synchronizing Policy and Practice for Performance-Based Learning" July, a report stating that it will take a "comprehensive policy redesign" to move toward competency-based learning beyond traditional K-12 advancement.
AEE Policy Brief Points to Deeper Learning Assessments With Technology
"Assessing Deeper Learning," new policy brief from the Alliance for Excellent Education (AEE) points to new assessments that measure a broader range of knowledge and skills to indicate students' understanding of challenging content, critical thinking, problem solving and success for the future.
AEI Discusses Limitations and Challenges for Change
Frederick M. Hess, Deborah Gist and other innovative leaders in education shared stories and anecdotes Wednesday around their experiences in state education departments working toward change.
Christensen and Eyring Assess the Future DNA of Education in The Innovative University
Clayton Christensen and Henry J. Eyring's forthcoming book "The Innovative University" tackles the question of how to increase quality, performance and demand for higher education while continuing to cut costs to reduce tuition inflation by changing the DNA of colleges and universities.
Hess Addresses Quality Control in K-12 Digital Learning
Federick M. Hess published today the "Quality Control in K-12 Digital Learning: Three (Imperfect) Approaches" from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, which is the first in a series of six papers generously funded by the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation that will look at accountability, funding, governance, and the educator's role in the digital realm.
Christensen and Eyring Assess the Future DNA of Education in The Innovative University
Clayton Christensen and Henry J. Eyring’s forthcoming book “The Innovative University” tackles the question of how to increase quality, performance and demand for higher education while continuing to cut costs to reduce tuition inflation by changing the DNA of colleges and universities.
No excuse for sucky items
This country is stuck in a psychometric box based on a history of data poverty. Cisco's John Behrens developed an assessment system that is rigorous, scalable, and available on demand. K-12 should take note.
More On Assessment
I don't want one big cheap end of year test used for more than it should be. I don't want it to lock in the teacher-centric age cohort model for another decade. I don't want simple assessments, I want complex performance based assessments.
More urban school districts adopt portfolio reform strategy
Building a portfolio of options--new and improved schools--is the only viable strategy for vital urban education. It's a great strategy for leveraging community resources and targeting specific needs/geographies.