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“We could not have done this without the competency dashboard, portfolios, learning opportunities, and evidence pieces that we learned by working with Building 21.”

James BuschinePrincipal

“Building 21 has been a part of our redesign process from the beginning. The team at B21 has continually been a source of knowledge and guidance as we have worked through the innumerable strategic decisions necessary to implement the CBE [competency-based education] change....I would say it was simply their expertise and willingness to be available and guide our leaders and staff through the ‘thinking process’ that was most impactful to helping our school. The Building 21 team has been and continue to be invaluable for our schools.”

Dr. Eian HarmPrincipal

“B21 is my north star in creating competencies.”

Lisa SimmsSchool Design Leader

“[Our rubrics] are pulled from Building 21 continua by our project designers and the unit writers. They pulled all of the relevant skills from [Building 21’s] learning continua to assemble our rubrics. [The Building 21 Open Resources] provide inspiration and aspiration. . . . We are coming back and using the continua a lot. The rubrics that we’re building for assessments are all straight from B21.”

Alison GillmeisterAcademic Lead, Capital Experience Lab, Washington DC

“I went to my Head of School [and said] ‘look at what I just found [online]!’. . . The B21 materials made it click for me in a way nothing else had. . . . B21’s competencies are by far the best out there.”

Christopher PannoneAssociate Head of School & Chief Advancement Officer, Wooster School, Danbury, CT

“Building 21 has been a thought partner and a leader for us...while they work primarily with the high school, their impact can be felt all the way down to our preschool program.”

Dr. Genevra A. WaltersSuperintendent, Kankakee School District

“We adopted our academic competencies straight off the Building 21 website....What we had in mind is what you had.”

Marti White & Zachary HaydenDean of Studies & Dean of Faculty The Oxford Academy, Westbrook, CT

“The experience of working with Tom and Sandra was extremely beneficial for us. Their expertise in competency-based education is excellent. They are willing to honestly share their perspectives, experiences, and opinions. They are always looking to grow and learn, and consider the thoughts of others as well.”

Kadie WilsonSAU9

“We weren't just another school, or this wasn't some vague and theoretically disconnected project. You became part of my team, even if just for a little while. You stayed in touch and believed in our work.”

Kevin DentonFounding Principal & Lead Learner, The STEAD School