Hey folks, I know a number of you are interested in Proficiency Based Grading. I also know that finding a digital platform to support flexible pathways and grading models has been difficult. I came across this software and support system. I saw it in action in a small charter school in Wisconsin and it seemed to work very well!

This 23 slide screen-cast features 3 videos and explains Mike McRaith's 2013 Autumn Research as a Rowland Fellow. It can serve as a good starting place for anyone interested in building perseverance and grit into school culture.

I came across this website recently. It has many videos and articles that may interest Rowland Fellows. For example, Colin you may like this one about iphones making us less human:
http://bigthink.com/praxis/is-your-iphone-making-you-less-human

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMCZvGesRz8

This is handy little video for a simple explanation of project based learning.

Jason and Carrie,

Excellent! Thanks for you comments and insights! See you soon-

James Heckman has a multitude of research and resources available on this site. Those interested in "non-cognitive skills" and early childhood development will find a wealth of readings and research here.