AUBURN — After weeks of complaints from parents and students who feel they are not being heard in the debate over proficiency-based learning, the Auburn School Department has formed a PBL task force. The group will look into concerns and recommend changes, according to Superintendent Katy Grondin. The task force has 17 members representing different […]
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Auburn schools seek feedback on learning standards
AUBURN — A task force will soon be formed to look into concerns about new performance standards in local schools, the Auburn School Committee was told Wednesday night. Surveys seeking anonymous feedback about proficiency-based learning from parents, teachers and students have gone out or are going out. The curriculum director for Auburn schools, Shelly Mogul, […]
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Teacher: Lack of state guidance crippling proficiency-based learning progress
Edward Little High School teacher Evan Cyr has two daughters in Auburn schools, one in pre-kindergarten and one in first grade. As a teacher, Cyr likes the premise behind proficiency-based education.
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Proficiency-based learning: Some Maine schools seeing success
For Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent William Zima, the simplest way of describing proficiency-based education is that it provides clear expectations to students, teachers and parents. If a student does not understand something, he or she is given support to learn it before moving on. “Proficiency-based, in its simplest form, is just about being transparent,” […]
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Bill Gates, Paul LePage among those supporting elements of proficiency-based education
Who supports proficiency-based learning? The list includes Microsoft founder and billionaire Bill Gates, Maine Gov. Paul LePage and at least 16 states, four in New England. MAINE’S PUSH FROM THE TOP LePage has long been a supporter, and that has continued as the Legislature currently deals with proposals to change the state’s existing PBL law. […]
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What is proficiency-based learning (PBL)?
Hidden behind the “proficiency-based learning” lingo is a simple idea: that students should master the basics in a number of subjects, including math, science and social studies, before they receive a diploma that ought to signal their readiness for college or a career. How to pull that off, though, is where a lofty idea gets […]
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Lewiston modifying aspects of student learning, grading system
LEWISTON — The Lewiston School Department will return to the 0-100 grading system for high school students and replace the online grading software, Superintendent Bill Webster told the School Committee on Monday night. The changes are meant to modify aspects of the proficiency-based learning system, which has been criticized by some students, parents and staff. […]
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Lewiston school board opposed to delaying new diploma
LEWISTON — Meeting with state legislators Sen. Nathan Libby and Rep. Roger Fuller Monday night, several members of the Lewiston School Committee said they disagree with proposed legislation to delay implementation of new high school diplomas by one year. What’s needed, they said, is guidance from the Maine Department of Education on implementing new Proficiency […]