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March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST, Virtual

Feedback Workshop on New Classroom Resource

KnowledgeWorks invites you to a virtual focus group to share feedback on our new Classroom Navigation Tool supporting learner-driven, personalized, competency-based classroom practice.
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June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT, Virtual

Unlocking Flexibility for Learners

Learn how a middle school in Rio Rico, AZ, leverages flexible time and space to advance learner-centered priorities, with practical lessons from district and site-level implementation.
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3 Reasons Why You Should Reassess Your Grading Practices

As education systems move toward student centered learning, rethinking grading practices is essential to reduce inequities, redefine the purpose of grades and more accurately reflect…

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Traditional Grading Vs. Competency-based Grading

Contrasting traditional and competency-based grading through three core principles

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Leading Toward Transformation: Building Systems That Last

What it takes to help education systems move from isolated efforts to long-lasting transformation

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