The traditional approach to formal education ties students to classrooms. Competency-based education programs grant credentials based on what a student knows.

Competency-based education is not a panacea for the cost and quality crisis facing higher education – but no one is claiming that it is, writes David Schejbal.

A report explores the thorny questions involved in gauging student learning in a competency-based learning system.

Underlying the shift to blended and student-centered environments is the transition from marking seat time to tracking learning. In competency-based environments, students show what they know and ...

Common Core creates a huge opportunity for innovation and personalization and the implementation of a competency-based learning system. It’s an opportunity we shouldn’t waste.

The Francis W. Parker Essential Charter School’s new principal, Rebecca “Bex” Wilusz, is no newcomer to the 400-student, 7-12 ...

The potential of a competency-based (or mastery-based) education system powered by digital learning to customize for each individual student’s needs and bolster learning excites many. A question ...

The committee had a few questions about competency-based learning for the educators, and appeared to be overall pleased with the explanation that the Juab School District provided.