Competency-based learning has become a real buzzword in the world of education, but some schools and school systems only real pay it lip service. There are also may who argue that competency-based learning is too vague and over-generalized to offer a rigorous education. Alex and Jeff talk about how competency-based learning, if done well, can be a game-changer in terms of motivation, depth of learning, relevance, and protection against curriculum obsolescence. See also https://www.learningstorm.org for more tools that can help you use competency-based learning and assessment. They're free!