Director of Deeper Learning for GRREC, former school superintendent, encourager of public school educators.
Joined November 2012
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
11 Jun 2025
Honored by Dr. Bob Marzano’s words: “This is the roadmap.” Our new book captures Westminster Public Schools' inspiring 15-year journey to district-wide Personalized Competency-Based Education. Join us in transforming education for every learner. @WPSNewsNow #PCBL #Innovation
9 Jun 2025
🎓 “This is the roadmap.” — Dr. Bob Marzano
Discover the powerful story of Westminster Public Schools and their 15-year journey to build a district-wide competency-based system. A must-read for every education leader.
📘: bit.ly/4kZ1uYp
#CompetencyBasedEd #K12Leadership
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
11 Jun 2025
Wondering what it’s like to learn in a competency-based environment? Watch as Maya brings us with her in this #DayintheLife vlog. Register for the Symposium to learn more about the student experience in CBE environments: hubs.li/Q03rGb-40
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
5 Jun 2025
Looking for the latest news and information within the field of competency-based education? Subscribe to our #CompetencyWorks newsletter. Gain access to publications, blog posts, case studies, policy implications, and more: hubs.li/Q03p-R5w0 hubs.li/Q03p-R-H0.
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
6 Jun 2025
Big news! 🎉
SpacesEDU by @myblueprint just won "Best Competency-Based Education Solution" from @EdTech_Awards!
Thank you to the educators, district administrators, students, and families who’ve shaped this platform into what it is today!
Read more 👇
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
2 May 2025
Thrilled to welcome @CoEdCommissioner Susana Córdova to Westminster Public Schools today! She explored our Competency Based System, toured the Iver C. Ranum Innovation Campus, and connected with the amazing students & staff at Metropolitan Arts Academy. @WPSNewsNow
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
1 May 2025
Hey Friends! Today is the 13th Birthday of the School on F.I.R.E. Model! We are hosting a special Two-Day PD this fall! Info is found at schoolonfire.org/home. To celebrate, use Code "sendthefire" to save $50 off! This will be the MOST FUN you've ever had at a PD! Spaces ltd.
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
2 May 2025
Thrilled to share the Momentum 2025 conference on June 18th at the STEAM Academy in Lexington. We are uplifting high-quality teacher presentations on innovative strategies and VLE. Please consider presenting and sending a team!
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
10 Apr 2025
🎥 Discover how the largest district implementing competency-based system in Westminster, CO is moving beyond incremental systems change: hubs.li/Q03fKRJh0 @claudetteleads @shelofskyteach
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Although some schools support full-time PBL, it can be difficult for teachers in more traditional settings to teach all content through projects. In more traditional situations, we advocate a “dimmer switch” approach to PBL. bit.ly/3ovrgWp
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
25 Mar 2025
#PersonalizedLearning is a journey. North Dakota schools committed in 2017 to #StudentCentered learning. Six years later, they’re seeing real impact—higher engagement, agency and attendance: bit.ly/4ijRMOH @NDDPI
ALT A man animatedly presents to an audience in front of a screen that reads: “How can we ensure our students are equipped to take advantage of career opportunities? Student Perspective: (We analyzed student data) What strengths do students possess? What are some deficiencies that need to be addressed?
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
18 Mar 2025
So many great opportunities!!!
Looking for a rewarding career in education? Connect with 14 school districts on April 22. The first 100 attendees who register and check in will receive a $50 Kroger gift card! Don’t miss this chance to take the next step in your career. Register today! ovec.org/careerfair
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
15 Mar 2025
Students did an amazing job with their Defenses of Learning yesterday! Thank you to family members that took time out your schedules to support your kiddos. We appreciate you! #weareshelbyinspired
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
11 Mar 2025
The winter weather put a damper on delivering #HCSDifferenceMaker awards in February. So, we visited the February AND March recipients today!! Their work is selfless and very much appreciated by all the entire HCS family! #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
8 Mar 2025
Local Accountability: An Incomplete Scoreboard, Long-Lasting Labels, and Missed Student Talents #FCSOurStory #FCSLocalAccountability #FCSMoonshot #KDEL3
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
1 Mar 2025
Local Accountability: Breaking the Cycle of a Narrow Curriculum
#FCSOurStory #FCSLocalAccountability #FCSVibrant #LocalAccountability #KDEL3
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22 Jan 2025
Daviess County leaders are creating a Profile of a Learner to guide the work of the schools. Thanks to @UKyNextGen for facilitating the process. @All_in_KY
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
16 Jan 2025
Thank you @LoganCoSchools & @RachelWetton4 for a productive day of partnership! It’s always a privilege to support your amazing staff!
@GRRECKY @mtblick14 #GRRECKY
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
18 Jan 2025
Local Accountability: “Hasta la vista…”
#FCSOurStory #FCSLocalAccountability #KDEL3 #NextGenerationAccountability
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James Neihof, Ed. D. retweeted
13 Jan 2025
EMPOWERING YOUR STUDENTS WITH AI | Join us on January 30 to hear from students about how they’ve driven AI literacy in their schools, and how you can do the same! You’ll also taste-test how fun and engaging AI learning can be, and walk away with practical, student-created tools to activate AI fluency in your school. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… or by following the qr code below. @watsonedtech @Teach_2_Empower @OVECkyed @LaceyEckels
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