The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 6, 2020

The Altus network relies on a self-paced, independent study program and a personalized, blended learning model they’ve built up over a quarter century. Students spend 80 percent of their time learning from home. Most do the majority of their work online, though some choose to learn with a standard textbook.

Dropout 98

Dropout Blended Learning Course Report 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

But this innovation is at odds with a generations-old notion of what school should look like and it is spurring debate of the merit of online schools. The practice of funding public schools and assessing student engagement based on a student’s physical attendance is rooted in this definition and has only reinforced what is an outmoded idea.

Dropout 60

Dropout Competency Based Learning Differentiated Instruction Online Learning 60

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Richard Del Moro, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, adds that Middletown works hard to make their students “feel good” by providing opportunities beyond academics, including extracurricular activities, athletics, music, and the building environment. Why does that matter? Ending Social Promotion.

Blended Learning 137

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 137

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

” As a result, students engage in academics, athletics and extracurriculars because they “know you care.” Eastwood wants each student to be proficient in math and reading before finishing 5th grade. . Why does that matter? ” All of these efforts are setting the groundwork toward a concrete goal.

Blended Learning 120

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120