Competency-Based Education Ignited

“What an energizing work by two of the most innovative educational thought leaders in the world. Steeped in research, the great power of this book is in the practical steps leaders can take to help guide educational programs through the challenges of the deep, systemic evolution that is required to fully implement a new model of schooling. This is the right work, and the real-world examples are powerful and inspirational.”

“Based on their 30+ years of experience implementing CBE in a variety of settings, DeLorenzo and Mourant provide a clear road map for a step-by-step transition from traditional schools to schools designed for lifelong learners. Specific CBE strategies for district leaders, site administrators, teachers, students, parents, and state and national leaders are highlighted, along with a number of CBE systemic success stories.”

“Through their impressive and amazing experience, visionaries Roxanne and Richard answer challenging questions facing our current school system, taking perspectives of every role that influences the minds that shape our schools, from the principals to the students. For those passionate about learning and the future of education: this is a must-read that you will not be able to put down.”

“‘All kids can learn. Each learns differently, and each possesses unique strengths and challenges.’ I couldn’t agree more! As we look to reinvent our schools and impact students’ lives, our focus needs to be on creating meaningful paths that students, teachers, administrators can actually follow. Competency-Based Education Ignited outlines an actionable framework to achieve this end, underpinned by decades of experience.”

“I had the privilege to witness CBE firsthand, both in Chugach School District where Rich DeLorenzo was the superintendent and also at Highland Tech in the Anchorage School District, where Roxanne Mourant was an administrator. As a lifelong educator and learner, I know this pedagogy provides success for students to own their learning, to compete in a global society, and to thrive in their learning journey and not just survive their K–12 school experience. The authors of this book provide the leadership and knowledge to change the learning journey for all students.”

“Competency-Based Education Ignited is a unique book in that it includes examples of classroom, school-based, and districtwide strategies that stakeholders can use to enhance and measure learning competency for each student. Chapters designed specifically for each role in the stakeholder process demonstrate how each is vital in the systemwide transformation via the CBE Ignited process. The examples of incremental victories that those who have utilized the CBE Ignited process have experienced are helpful for education systems just getting started with this process.”

“CBE is the exemplary model for how to take a systems approach to providing quality education to all students through highly engaging, hands-on, relevant, place-based education. Competency-Based Education Ignited is a must-have blueprint for educators and district leaders who dare to embark on the journey of changing their system to meet the needs of all learners.”

“Richard has always been a pioneer in education. Competency-based learning should no longer be considered just a good idea but rather something that all school administrators, policymakers, and parents should embrace right away . . . and as hard as it is, they just need to start.”