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Three “Light Bulb Moments” Along My Journey Towards Competency-Based Education

Ah, grading. It’s the monkey wrench in every teacher’s schedule; a practice that consumes an inordinate amount of our time, contributing to a great deal of stress along the way. Yet, paradoxically, the freedom to cultivate our own grading systems can serve as a...

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Classroom Redesign: Your First 4 Steps for Launching Learner-Centered Spaces

Sep 3, 2021 | All Resources, Articles, Guides

At the Mount Vernon School, we intentionally create learner-centered spaces to bolster inquiry-based learning and optimize full engagement and deep learning for all learners. To launch a learner-centered space, start by setting a clear intention about your goals for...

Competency-Based Learning: A Quick Start Guide

Aug 17, 2021 | All Resources, Guides

There’s a lot out now about competency-based education, but what are the practical steps to adopt CBE? Get StartedWe have been where you are. We can help. Our Process We create a customized strategy that outlines how to best guide you and your team on your...

Eight Strategies for Building a Feedback Rich Culture

Nov 3, 2020 | All Resources, Articles, Guides

I spent a good part of this summer at our lake house in Wisconsin. When we first arrived, my two kids, 5 and 7 ran right to their secret hideout they built the previous year. They couldn’t believe their teepee was still standing, and yet they were not too happy to see...