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Main Feature: When Failure is Not an Option |
The ability of the United States to meet the future challenges of a globally competitive society depends on having a well-educated and skilled population prepared to enter the workforce. Along with the basics, all students need to learn a broad array of skills and knowledge to enable them to achieve success in a complex world.
In the new NMEF Funded report, When Failure Is Not an Option: Designing Competency-Based Pathways for Next Generation Learning, Chris Sturgis and Susan Patrick explore current competency-based innovations at school, district, and state levels that offer insight into new approaches to the education system. Read More |
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Assessment for the 21st Century |

The Young Women's Leadership Charter School (YWLCS) developed a new method of awarding course credit using competency-based assessments. Check out the video above and learn more! |
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Student-Centered Learning in Action |
One of the Foundation's principles of student-centered learning states that progress should primarily be based on the acquisition of competencies, rather than a student's age, hours on a task, or credits. Here are a few examples of schools putting this principle into action: - The Chugach School District, located in Anchorage, AK, engaged the community to establish a performance-based approach to assessment.
- The Adams County School District 50, located in Westminster, CO, introduced a standards-based education system that moves away from the traditional grade level structure.
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