The push for degree completion has taken the national spotlight easily in recent years. But surprisingly, questions about the quality and consistency of those degrees have not been quite so prevalent.

Implementing entrustable professional activities into assessment can help judge students’ readiness to work independently.

Competency-based education (CBE) programs may be an appealing alternative to conventional seat-time-based postsecondary degrees, but CBE’s long-term viability hinges on the credibility of these ...

This article is part of the collection: Real Life Learning: An Up Close Look at Competency-Based Education. In Thomas County, Georgia, students who have struggled in the mainstream have found a home ...

Evaluating the Evolution of Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication and Collaboration in Higher Education Courses ...

CompetencyWorks has unveiled a new report, "Implementing Competency Education in K-12 Systems: Insights from Local Leaders," designed to help districts move from traditional educational models to ...

Minerva Public School, Barnoti and Nav Adarsh Higher Secondary School, Kathua, jointly organized a one-day academic workshop on “Competency-Based Assessment” at Barnoti to help teachers adapt to the ...

What would the testing experience be like if schools allowed students to show what they know whenever they’re ready, in a variety of ways that suit them, and in ways that are instructionally useful?

Coined in the 1970s, competency-based learning is gaining converts and building enthusiasm in our K-12 education system, taking the focus off grades and seat time—and replacing it with an emphasis on ...

This post is by Joey Hunziker, Program Manager, Innovation Lab Network, CCSSO. In 2017, CCSSO’s Innovation Lab Network went through a reflection process to take stock of the progress we made to date ...