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WPS Competency-Based Education Summit Brings Educators from Across the Country
The multi-day event included a series of keynote presentations, collaborative workshops, and school visits designed to share what WPS has learned during its two-decade implementation of personalized learning.
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Board Unanimously Supports CBS Resolution
The WPS Board of Education unanimously voted to support the district’s unique Competency Based System
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WPS Welcomes 98 New Teachers to the District
Professional training and relationship building helped the new teachers feel supported.
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WPS Impresses Education Commissioner During Visit
While touring the Ranum campus and Metropolitan Arts Academy, Colorado Department of Education Commissioner Susana Córdova saw firsthand how the district is working to prepare students for the day after graduation.
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CBS Summit to Return in October
Whether you’re new to Competency-Based Education or are a seasoned professional, the Summit has something for everyone.
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New Podcast Episode Helps Explain Competency Based Education in WPS
Listen to this podcast to learn about the how and why of a Competency-Based system.
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WPS TEACHERS COME FROM ACROSS THE USA
Some of the district's new teachers are straight out of college, while a handful of them have more than 20 years experience.
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Westminster Schools Summit on Competency-Based Education starts today