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Buffalo is set to revolutionize education with a new framework that emphasizes competency-based learning and hands-on experiences, paving the way for a more dynamic graduation process.

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Buffalo prepares for New York Inspires 'Portrait of a Graduate' with CTE, project‑based assessments
District academic leaders said Buffalo Public Schools is positioned to implement New York Inspires and the 'Portrait of a Graduate' by expanding CTE, work‑based learning and project‑based assessments, while noting regulatory and training work remains before changes can be fully enacted.
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November 9, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Syosset is gearing up for a major transformation in graduation measures that could reshape the future for students as New York State moves to a single diploma system!

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Syosset reviews state's switch to a single diploma and how the district will respond
District officials described proposed New York State changes: moving to one diploma, decoupling Regents exams from graduation requirements and rolling out an assessment strategy. The district plans a phased approach, public-facing assessment strategy by 2027-28, and local options for seals and endorsements.
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November 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Big changes are coming to New York's education system as Regents exams may no longer be required for graduation, impacting the class of 2028 and beyond!

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District hears NYSED "New York INSPIRES" overview; Regents exams would be decoupled from diplomas under proposed timeline
A district presenter told the board that New York INSPIRES would shift New York to a single diploma with seals and endorsements, proposing to decouple Regents exams from diploma requirements beginning with the class of 2028; many implementation details remain for local districts to define.
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October 31, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Nevada is investing over $1.3 million in a groundbreaking pilot program to revolutionize education by focusing on mastery-based learning and career connections at diverse school sites.

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Nevada selects Center for the Future of Learning to run competency and career‑connected pilots; contract tops $1.3M
The Department of Education awarded a roughly $1.3 million contract to the Center for the Future of Learning (with NCEE and Getting Smart partners) to run an 8–9 month pilot testing mastery progressions and career‑connected learning at four diverse Nevada school sites.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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The Syosset district is embracing a bold new future with a single diploma that emphasizes skills over tests, as it prepares for significant changes to graduation requirements starting in 2027.

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Syosset district outlines plan as state proposes single diploma, sunsetting Regents as a graduation requirement
Assistant Superintendent David Steinberg told the board the state proposes moving to one New York State diploma with endorsements, shifting credits toward competency-based measures and repurposing Regents exams; Syosset is developing a public assessment strategy and local seals to preserve rigor and equity.
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October 19, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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New York State is shaking up graduation requirements, moving away from traditional Regents exams and embracing a competency-based approach that could transform how students learn and demonstrate their skills!

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Board reviews statemove to decouple Regents from diploma and local 'portrait of a graduate' planning
The board discussed New York State shifts toward competency-based graduation and the decoupling of Regents exams from the diploma beginning in January 2028; district leaders described plans to expand project-based learning, revise assessments and embed the state's six portrait competencies across K2 curriculum.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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New York is transforming its education system with the New INSPIRE initiative, set to replace traditional diplomas with a competency-based model by 2029!

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Board briefed on New York INSPIRE: state shifts toward competency-based graduation
District staff outlined New York INSPIRE phases and the portrait-of-a-graduate model, saying the state plans to phase out Regents-based diploma requirements for the 2027 cohort over time and will release rubrics and competencies in the coming school years.
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August 25, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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10 General Studies Best Book Titles vs Competency?

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August 20, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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What happens when schools ditch traditional grading for a system built on feedback, re-assessment, and motivation?
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What’s Hot in Competency-Based Learning
Our Classroom Practice team at Marzano Research has a deep interest in personalized, competency-based learning and standards-based grading. From evaluating gamified learning to advising teachers on…
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July 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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#CompetencyBasedLearning is in the education spotlight! Explore this growing approach through the lens of an expert researcher who's seeing real results with innovative assessment.
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What’s Hot in Competency-Based Learning
Our Classroom Practice team at Marzano Research has a deep interest in personalized, competency-based learning and standards-based grading. From evaluating gamified learning to advising teachers on…
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March 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Kentucky's education system is on the verge of a groundbreaking shift that could personalize student assessments and provide timely feedback—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Superintendent briefs board on proposed shifts to Kentucky assessment and accountability
Superintendent Bridal told the Nelson County Board of Education the Kentucky Board of Education is considering a model that preserves federally required reading and math measures while allowing local choice for some measures, and potentially using interim assessments such as iReady or MAP to track individual student growth rather than cohort-to-coh
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November 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Big news! 🌟 @marzanoresources.bsky.social is teaming up with the NC DPI and the Golden LEAF foundation for a statewide initiative to improve student outcomes and promote competency-based education.
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Marzano Resources, NC Department of Public Instruction Partner in Statewide Project to Improve Student Outcomes and Promote Competency-Based Education
/PRNewswire/ -- Marzano Resources, a premier provider of K-12 professional development resources and services for educators, has announced a five-year...
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January 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Farmington Public Schools is experiencing a remarkable post-COVID revival with significant gains in student achievement and a bold 10-year plan for future success!

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Superintendent says Farmington Public Schools seeing post‑COVID gains as district eyes 10‑year plan
Superintendent Dr. Coffin told the board Farmington Public Schools is showing multi‑year achievement growth post‑COVID, highlighted investments in literacy and math, expanded CTE credentials, and previewed a 10‑year facilities and staffing plan centered on competency‑based and team‑based instruction.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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Join our next #LeadForLearners meetup on 2/19 at 12PM EST to learn how Ector County ISD is operationalizing their #PortraitOfAGraduate through #competencybasedlearning.

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February 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Diplomas without tests are no longer a distant possibility—they are emerging as a viable, skill-focused alternative to traditional
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December 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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The Salem School Committee has taken a bold step, unanimously adopting a new high-school competency determination policy that will reshape education for the 2026–27 school year.

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Salem School Committee adopts local high-school competency determination, approves programs of study
At a Dec. 22 special meeting the Salem School Committee voted 6–0 to adopt a DESE-guided local competency determination that replaces the MCAS-based competency determination and approved programs of study for all three high schools, including the first program for Salem Prep.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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Missoula County's board just greenlit Phase 2 of transformational learning, promising to revolutionize education with innovative projects and enhanced student experiences!

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Board approves Phase 2 transformational-learning grants; teachers and students to expand competency-based learning
Trustees approved Phase 2 transformational-learning grant applications after a presentation on Phase 1 accomplishments, including a teacher residency and student projects at Sentinel. Phase 2 funding will support scaling learner-centered, proficiency-based instruction and CTE/work-based pathways.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Celebrating a professional milestone moment with my client, partners and project team! Ah, feels good to make a dent in a positive way :) www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...
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The NSCDA Certification Program for Career Practitioners has been named a finalist for the Professional Certification Program of the Year at the e-Assessment Awards 2025 and as you can tell, I am feel...
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April 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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South Dakota Mines is launching a groundbreaking Center for Education Innovation to revolutionize academic delivery and credentialing—are you ready to see the future of education?

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South Dakota Mines creates Center for Education Innovation to pilot alternative academic models
The Board approved the Center for Education Innovation at South Dakota Mines, a conceptual, non‑building unit intended to operate with autonomy to prototype competency‑based and alternative credential programs and rapidly scale successful models across the system.
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July 23, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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New Hampshire's education system is undergoing a revolutionary shift to competency-based credit, changing how high school students earn their diplomas and paving new pathways for success!

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Administrators outline ED 306 competency‑based shift; board approves first reads of linked policies
District administrators briefed the board on New Hampshire State Board of Education ED 306 rule changes that require competency‑based credit, new pathways such as extended learning opportunities and learn‑everywhere credit, and updates to graduation credit requirements. The board approved first reads of revised summer learning (IHCA) and the new IK
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October 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire is leading the charge in education reform with a groundbreaking shift to competency-based credit policies that could allow students to graduate as early as January!

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School Board Discusses Competency-Based Graduation Policy Changes in New Hampshire
Board reviews new competency-based requirements for high school diplomas amid ongoing curriculum updates.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Want to see what real ownership looks like in a CBL classroom?

This 5th grade moment is a masterclass in student clarity, agency, and accountability.

It’s not just assessment—it’s transformation.

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corecollaborative.bsky.social The Core Collaborative @corecollaborative.bsky.social · Jun 13
🔁 Self and peer assessment using co-created success criteria and models is one of the most powerful practices we see in Competency-Based Learning. See it in action here with 5th grade writing:
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5th Grade Peer Assessment with Models in Summary Writing at PS 5
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June 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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CBL is how we learn… it’s just not always how we do school.

Hard to pass up a 20% difference in learning outcomes! Find out more below.

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corecollaborative.bsky.social The Core Collaborative @corecollaborative.bsky.social · Jun 9
When we help schools implement CBL, we see profound changes in engagement and achievement. But what does this actually look like?
The key components:
🎯 Real-world connections
📊 Mastery assessment practices
🔄 Continuous feedback loops
💻 Strategic technology integration

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95% of students demonstrated mastery of content in competency-based learning environments compared to traditional students settings, according to a study by the Aurora institute (vs. 75% in more traditional settings)
June 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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🔁 Self and peer assessment using co-created success criteria and models is one of the most powerful practices we see in Competency-Based Learning. See it in action here with 5th grade writing:
youtu.be/WmRYg5bBBWc

#CompetencyBasedLearning #Literacy #SummaryWriting #EducationalLeadership
5th Grade Peer Assessment with Models in Summary Writing at PS 5
YouTube video by Core Collaborative
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June 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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🎳 When the fabulous first graders at PS 9 teach you how to be a "real bowling person" 🤩 🤩 🤩
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Want to see first graders do this at your school? Reach out at our Competency-Based Learning Resource Hub!
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1st Grade Peer Feedback in PE at PS 09
YouTube video by Core Collaborative
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May 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM