The traditional system of education is failing our students. Evidence shows competency-based education (CBE) develops empowered learners who succeed, but effective implementation requires a systemwide, coordinated approach. Competency-Based Education Ignited offers school and district leaders a road map for successfully transitioning to CBE that involves actionable stages and a plan for creating a student-centered learning environment. This book will help K-12 school and district leaders: (1) Understand student and teacher perspectives in a successful competency-based learning system; (2) Take advantage of CBE implementation knowledge rooted in decades of experience; (3) Examine essential questions to guide understanding in each chapter; (4) Gain insight into the fundamental shift from covering material to facilitating true mastery of content and skills; and (5) Discover how a CBE system boosts student engagement and helps students create, deploy, and navigate their own learning. [Foreword written by Robert J. Marzano.]