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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Proficiency-based learning: Lewiston-Auburn teachers and students see pros, cons
AUBURN — To pass civics class at Edward Little High School, freshmen no longer have to achieve a grade of 70 or better. They now receive grades of 1 to 4, with 1 indicating they have not met the standards, 2 meaning they’re getting there, 3 meaning they have met expectations and 4 that they […]
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Proficiency-based learning: State mandate stirs up parents, teachers, students
AUBURN — A state law now under scrutiny in the Legislature that requires a new way of granting high school diplomas worries Auburn mother Barbara Howaniec, who has seen her two high-achieving children struggle under the new system. “I have two very bright kids who are very unmotivated right now,” said Howaniec, who has children […]