Off the Clock

How to base learning on mastery instead of timeThe authors not only suggest that student achievement should be based on mastering competencies instead of ';seat time,' they have implemented it in New Hampshireand this book tells you how. Fred Bramante and Rose Colby describe their successful 21st century model in which: Every student is engaged Parents and students have more control over learning Dropouts are all but eliminated Curriculum becomes virtually limitless, project-based, and interdisciplinaryThis text for educators, policymakers, parents, and community members provides a comprehensive approach to implementing a large-scale competency-based reform initiative.