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Reimagining Assessment

Alternative, Stackable, and Microcredentials: Where are we headed?

Competencies gained through a college degree are under scrutiny; academics, graduates and employers must constantly look for ways bridge the skills gap.
Professional Learning

And the Winners of the Breakthrough Models Academy Competition Were…All Twelve Teams

Twelve Breakthrough Models Academy teams culminated their work to create innovative designs for enhanced student success by presenting the designs publicly at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference.
Building Community

Announcing the 2014 Regional Funds for Breakthrough Schools

Educators, policy makers, entrepreneurs and students across the country are working to change the face of K-12 education in the 21st century.
Why Schools Need to Change

Announcing our New K-20 Series: Where K-12 and Higher Ed Meet

The realms of K-12 and higher education share many similarities in their mission and vision, and offer countless opportunities for collaboration, critical analysis and dialogue.
Why Schools Need to Change

Are High Schools Preparing Students for College and Career?

According to a recent survey of 165,000 college hopefuls, less than half feel that their high schools have them on the right track to set career goals.​​
New Designs for School

Are NGLC Breakthrough School Models Disruptive?

This post examines the disruptive nature of NGLC breakthrough school model grantees in light of the new Christensen Institute paper on K-12 blended learning and the theory of hybrids.​​
Enabling Change

Are You a Change Leader or a Change Manager?

As leaders, we are often called upon to address change. I wanted to understand the distinction between managing change and leading it.
Professional Learning

Are You a Next G’Engineer?

We’re looking for a few good change agents. The mission: transforming higher education to make it as effective, relevant, accessible, and affordable as our 21st-century society is requiring it to be.
Reimagining Assessment

Assessing Deeper Learning in CoMPASS-Physics

Through CoMPASS, students are showing deep understanding of core physical science concepts and demonstrating use of science reading and writing literacy skills
Reimagining Assessment

Assessing for Equity

Instead of thinking about assessment and then adding on issues related to equity, why not just think of equity first?