If districts transition to any form of at-home remote learning, most students will be expected to take ownership and initiative over their own learning, signifying a need for innovative changes for student engagement. By utilizing blended learning strategies in the fall, whether in at-home remote learning, socially-distanced schooling, or a hybrid model, teachers have a chance to empower students to take ownership of their own education, thereby increasing engagement and, ultimately, academic learning.
Across all Raising Blended Learners sites, teachers, principals, and district leaders observed increases in student agency, personalized learning, academic rigor, and positive behavior.