Cracking the Code: Synchronizing Policy and Practice for Performance-Based Learning
This 2011 report offers recommendations for education leaders and state policymakers operating within time and resource restrictions to work toward competency-based models of learning. Time and resources shouldn’t prohibit states from implementing student-centered, performance-based learning policies. Source Organization: iNACOL Visit the Resource
Roadmap for Next-Generation State Accountability Systems
This report presents the vision of chief state school officers and state education agencies to dramatically improve student achievement through the development and implementation of next-generation state accountability systems. This roadmap serves as a foundational tool for states to take bold action in developing next-generation accountability systems that are based on the goal of college-… Read More ›
Council of Chief State School Officers: Innovation Lab Network
The Innovation Lab Network (ILN) is a group of states taking action to identify, test, and implement student-centered approaches to learning that will transform our public education system. The goal of the ILN is to spur system-level change by scaling locally-led innovation to widespread implementation, both within and across states, with a constant focus on… Read More ›
The Courage to Confront Equity Issues in Competency Education
This article discusses the importance of maintaining conversations about equity as the field moves towards more learner-centered models. It makes compelling arguments for thinking about and working to alleviate five key equity concerns: Keeping students in school Addressing inequity in educational/social capital Balancing personal choices and equity in the transition from high school to life Language as asset… Read More ›
Rising to the Challenge: Are High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work?
This article introduces a new national survey released by Achieve in December 2014. The report surveyed over 1,300 recent public school graduates about their perception of rigor in high school and preparation for college and careers. The article’s author also suggests several policies districts and states might tackle to improve students preparation for life after… Read More ›