Scores of colleges are gearing up to offer new competency-based degrees. But some college leaders are confused about whether the U.S. Department of Education remains supportive of a new form of ...

Competency-based education (CBE) programs may be an appealing alternative to conventional seat-time-based postsecondary degrees, but CBE’s long-term viability hinges on the credibility of these ...

The schedule for the 2026 aptitude and thinking skills assessment exams has been announced by several universities.

What’s next? With all the frustration surrounding NCLB and big end of year tests, what’s the new policy framework that will replace grade level testing? For a state ready to embrace personalized and ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is considering whether the state ...