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How To Get Your Students Writing Without Burning Yourself Out
Being able to write well is important in life, and the more practice students have the better. However, it can lead to a lot for one teacher to read, so an English teacher shares three tips for getting students to write more without burning yourself out.
Iteration in Action: Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
By: Springpoint Schools. The Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design is utilizing a student-centered approach to school culture that is helping to keep students engaged. Read more here!
New Personalized Learning Report for Parents and Communities
This new report from iNACOL is designed to help families and communities understand the potential of personalized learning through real-life examples in schools across the country.
College Ready: Choosing The Right Online High School
By: Alison Mistretta. There are more options for online high schools than ever, but not all online schools are created equal. Here are four things to look for to make sure a program will help your child be college-ready.
New Zealand Leads the Way on Competency-Based Learning: Part 2
In part one, I highlighted the research underpinnings, move toward equity, and cultural roots at play in New Zealand's competency-based education. Here, I conclude those thoughts with takeaway notes from some of New Zealand's leading experts.
New Zealand Leads the Way on Competency-Based Learning: Part 1
By: Susan Patrick. New Zealand has been exploring competency-based learning and assessment as a way to move toward education equity for decades. Here, I look at where they're headed and lessons from the journey so far.
A Year in Review: 2016 Publications
Looking for something to add to your reading list for the new year? You'll find plenty of free, useful insights in our list of 2016 publications to implement in the new year.
Innovating Large-Scale Assessments: Design Considerations for Education Leaders
By: Dr. Stuart Kahl. Interest in innovative assessment practices is growing, and it is important to capitalize on this momentum with new assessment strategies that emphasize higher order skills while minimizing the burden placed on schools.
Two Reports Indicate Progress on Proficiency-Based Education in New England
Graduation rates in six New England states rose from 80% in 2009 to almost 88% in 2015 according to a new report from the Great Schools Partnership. This is largely due to a focus on competency-based education.
Pacing in Competency-Based Learning
Learning isn't a race--a competency-based environment should allow students to progress in each area of student learning at a pace that’s just right through a mixture of individual and group work.