How diplomas based on skill acquisition, not credits earned, could change education - by LILLIAN MONGEAU | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
NEWPORT, Maine — Algebra was not Kylee Elderkin’s favorite subject at the beginning of the school year. “I was a little behind,” said Kylee, 14. “I wouldn’t understand.” The Nokomis Regional High School ninth grader said she used to routinely miss key skills and do poorly on tests. Struggling students like Kylee might not have …