THE ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE VS. COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION
May 2016
By Welda Simousek Being in fourth grade and teaching phonics to first graders, participating in the eighth grade spelling lesson as a fourth grader, being
By Welda Simousek Being in fourth grade and teaching phonics to first graders, participating in the eighth grade spelling lesson as a fourth grader, being
What do leaders need to know and do? By Mary Anne Mather and Diana Nunnaley SAFETY REGULATIONS TO GUIDE THE USE OF DATA Don’t use
Pragmatic Approaches to Competency-Based Education By Joel Hernandez As a participant vendor in the Competency-Based Education Network’s TIP (Technology Interoperability Project) last year, I had
HOW WE DID IT By Virgel Hammonds Neighboring towns Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell, Monmouth and Richmond were just that: neighbors. Each had an independent school system
THE WORKING DEFINITION By Ben Jones The advocacy for competency-based education (CBE) has grown considerably in mainstream education over the last few years. Out from
Competency Based Learning: Instruction that Matches the Needs of Each Student By Bob Sornson In theory, the choice is simple. Continue to implement a time-bound;
With Larry Biddle Excellence will not attack our schools, communities, states or nation. When we began the No. 1 program at Conway High School on
With Dr. Joni Samples In looking up information on student wellness, much of what I find on the Internet is all about healthy eating, social
By Charles Sosnik The 2015/2016 school year is all but done. So how’d you do? If you are reading this, you are most likely a
By Donna Wilson and Marcus Conyers The mission statements of schools across our country share a common theme: All students can learn, and we will
By Lynne Munson Teachers in the 42 states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSS-M) are trying to change how they
By Melissa Hughes With all the rhetoric about what’s wrong with education today and how to fix it, there are no shortage of opinions and
By Tracy Benson, Ed. D. WHAT WOULD A SCHOOL LEADER DO IF THE SCHOOL DAY BEGINS WITH LATE BUSES, A TEXT MESSAGE THAT TWO CLASSROOMS
By Margaret H. Jones-Carey, Ed.D. Where Are They Going? We are seeing a growing trend of mid-career teachers leaving the profession. According to the National
Nationally recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative and South by Southwest.edu Looking to spark the imagination of students after the last bell rings for the
Students at KIPP Explore in Houston as seen on the companion television show, Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Hidden Heroes, on THE CBS DREAM TEAM,
If you’re ready to bring the world to your classroom, FieldTripZoom brings the educational experience to life with ease. Museums, zoos and historical sites are
Here’s How Are you looking for a proven, replicable way to increase learning outcomes in your school or district beginning immediately? Erika Twani of the
Wright Solutions Group is making data personal; they are using technology in a new way to ensure that teachers, administrators and parents have the exact
– Is Your District Prepared? Following the Sandy Hook tragedy, Principal Jeff Green was in his office reviewing his school safety plan and realized three
THE IMPORTANCE OF READING NON-FICTION By Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, Colleen Riggs Much of what many students must read in college is nonfiction — often
By TJ Scholl All of our futures are increasingly linked to the challenges of the global community. The world’s population is predicted to grow from
By Jonathan Levine Imagine you arrive at your school one day to find all of your computers padlocked, and a man in a mask is
By Dr. Travis Feezell What does it mean to be engaged in a liberal arts education? I’ve been pondering this question much lately, primarily driven
By Richard Wang Like millions of other Americans, in January I tuned in to President Barack Obama’s 2016 State of the Union Address. Here’s what
Scott Springston As a leader you may be asking yourself – “I signed up for this?” The answer is yes and many are glad you
By Dennis Lewis and Judy Brunner 4th Down and a Few Months to Go In the first in a series of articles in collaboration with
The Importance of Managing K-12 District Resources By Bruce Hamilton The topic of resource management always grabs the attention of K-12 superintendents and administrators, simply
Pepper Gel Can Provide Peace of Mind for Students, Parents and Faculty As the #1 pepper spray brand trusted by police and consumers worldwide, SABRE
Michelle Smith and Mike May One of the big topics being discussed today in the world of sports is the true value of ‘travel’ ball
A LOOK AT TRENDS IN THE SCHOOL FOOD ENVIRONMENT Peggy Kochenbach O’Shea Food. It fuels our bodies – and our minds. It’s critical for healthy
Nicole E. Boivin, Heather Blevins, Vanessa Norton, Crystal Pierce, Amanda Stone, Mary Jane Weiss and Cory Whelan An interdisciplinary practice model in education is an
Learnerati is a research driven educational practices company dedicated to creating more effective learning experiences for all students. Learnerati helps educators restructure their approach to
There are many theories on how to improve our education outcomes: increase in-school hours, smaller school/class size, different teachers’ compensation models, introduce technology, and so
Today’s learners need an understanding of our global society, and their place in it. They need the collaborative skills to work together to achieve common
Our more complex, interconnected world demands a new way of thinking. The ability to understand and manage complex systems is an essential skill for today’s
Amy L. Carrier Imagine being handed a plan, a prescription of steps to take if you will, at the age of 16 or 17 that
Vickie Bernhardt If schools are perfectly designed to get the results they are getting now, it is important that they determine what processes are producing
Matt Williams In Iowa, one school district has created strong external partnerships to offer internships, wrap-around services and other out-of-school learning opportunities that align with
RB Knight Publisher “The nation that has the schools has the future.” —Bismarck That’s a fine quote, and more relevant now that it was in
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