Under the Hood Appendices
Under the Hood Appendices Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page July, 2016 AIR’s Survey of Educational Policies and Practices Study of Competency-based Education Teacher Survey
Looking Under The Hood Of Competency-Based Education
Looking Under The Hood Of Competency-Based Education Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 29, 2016 AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH Competency-based education (CBE), an instructional approach that emphasizes what students learn and master rather than how much time they spend in school, is gaining popularity nationwide. CBE environments provide students with personalized learning,…
Seizing the Moment: Realizing the Promise of Student-Centered Learning
Seizing the Moment: Realizing the Promise of Student-Centered Learning Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page May 24, 2016 OUR PIECE OF THE PIE A growing body of evidence points to the efficacy of student-centered approaches in closing achievement gaps while also raising the bar for all students. This research, combined with the advent…
A Qualitative Study of Student-Centered Learning Practices in New England High Schools
Supporting Youth Organizing: A Tale of Unexpected Insights Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 28, 2016 GABRIEL REIF, M.ED., GRETA SHULTZ, ED.D. AND STEVEN ELLIS, M.P.A. What exactly does student-centered learning look like in New England schools? This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of student-centered approaches in 12 schools across the region,…
Student-Centered Learning Opportunities For Adolescent English Learners In Flipped Classrooms
Student-Centered Learning Opportunities For Adolescent English Learners In Flipped Classrooms Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 19, 2016 AVARY CARHILL-POZA, PH.D. AND PANAYOTA GOUNARI, PH.D. As schools look to raise standards and close achievement gaps, they need effective strategies for serving English language learners, the fastest-growing segment of the school-age population who…
The Connected Classroom: Understanding the Landscape of Technology for Student-Centered Learning
The Connected Classroom: Understanding the Landscape of Technology for Student-Centered Learning Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page December 09, 2015 THE NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND PARTHENON-EY Across the country, educators and leaders have adopted, adapted, created and implemented a broad range of technology supports to help deepen student-centered learning opportunities. To help…
Education Indicators for Maine 2015
Education Indicators for Maine 2015 Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page October 28, 2015 EDUCATE MAINE In this report, Educate Maine examines 10 indicators around education access, achievement, and participation for Maine students. Beyond promoting discussion, this paper serves as a call to action for increasing engagement, positive dialogue, and support for promising…
Educator Competencies for Personalized, Learner-Centered Teaching
Educator Competencies for Personalized, Learner-Centered Teaching Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page August 01, 2015 JOBS FOR THE FUTURE AND THE COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS Student-centered learning is a powerful framework teachers can be used to deeply engage students and prepare them for college and careers. As student-centered learning becomes more…
A State Policy Framework for Scaling Personalized Learning
Supporting Youth Organizing: A Tale of Unexpected Insights Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page August 01, 2015 KNOWLEDGE WORKS This policy framework identifies strategies to guide states and districts when scaling personalized learning. The framework – developed with insights from school districts, state education agencies, policymakers and education organizations – focuses on innovations…
Implementing Competency Education in K–12 Systems: Insights from Local Leaders
Implementing Competency Education in K–12 Systems: Insights from Local Leaders Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 01, 2015 CHRIS STURGIS After five years of interviews and site visits with field leaders, this paper distills best practices from a handful of those converting to competency-based systems. Key highlights include strategies to engage, motivate,…