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Newport News Virtual Learning Academy

Newport News' Approach to Social Connections in Virtual Learning

How a school prioritized building connections to center students in virtual learning

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NYC School Without Walls

Increasing Student Buy-In with Targeted Communications (NYC SWOW)

How a hybrid program encouraged higher attendance and engagement through fieldwork

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Cabarrus County Schools

Addressing Student Engagement Through Hybrid Project-Based Learning (Cabarrus Virtual Academy)

How a virtual school engaged students through project-based learning

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NYC School Without Walls

NYC School Without Walls' Approach to Student and Family Engagement

How one hybrid program fostered student and family engagement in a virtual setting

KIPP DC

Building Teacher Capacity to Increase Student Belonging (KIPP DC)

How one virtual school improved climate for student belonging and teacher capacity for mentorship

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Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy

Ensuring Student Belonging Through Enrollment Transitions (Cooperative Learning Virtual Academy)

How a virtual school developed a positive classroom culture and supported relationship-building

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FLEX Online School

Student Belonging Through Routine Connection-Building (FLEX Online)

How a virtual school built connectedness and engagement virtually

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KJ Virtual Academy

KJ Virtual Academy's Approach to Teacher & Student Capacity with Technology

How one virtual school used technology to engage students and help educators manage workloads

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Launching Community Circles To Better Support Students

Quarterly family phone calls to surface needs

Colorado Springs School District 11

Graduate Profile as a Planning Tool to Support Teaching and Learning Pilots

A profile with eight core traits of the ideal graduate of Colorado Springs School District 11

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Provide All Students Access to College Classes

Three ways to provide college-level coursework to high school students

Executive Summary: Deepening Our Understanding of High-Quality Virtual and Hybrid Learning: Initial Analysis of Six Diverse Models

This is the Executive summary for a report from The Learning Accelerator (TLA), “Deepening Our Understanding of High-Quality Virtual and...

Report: Deepening Our Understanding of High-Quality Virtual and Hybrid Learning: Initial Analysis of Six Diverse Models

This report from The Learning Accelerator (TLA), “Deepening Our Understanding of High-Quality Virtual and Hybrid Learning: Initial Analysis...

Executive Summary: Where, Why, How - Deepening Analysis of the U.S. K-12 Virtual Learning Landscape

This is the Executive summary for a report from The Learning Accelerator (TLA), “Where, Why, How: Deepening Analysis of the U.S. K-12...

Report: Where, Why, How: Deepening Analysis of the U.S. K-12 Virtual Learning Landscape

This report from The Learning Accelerator (TLA), “Where, Why, How: Deepening Analysis of the U.S. K-12 Virtual Learning Landscape,”...

Boston Public Schools

Artifact: Boston Green Academy’s Student Development Team

Boston Green Academy’s Student Development Team ensures that students and their families have access to resources and opportunities that...

Boston Public Schools

Artifact: Fenway High School’s Early College Partnerships

Fenway High School's collaboration with early college partners is key to program effectiveness. There is weekly contact with partner...

Boston Public Schools

Artifact: Fenway High School’s College, Career, and Life Readiness Competencies

Fenway High School developed the 4 C’s from the categories that surfaced in their College, Career, and Life Readiness Competencies. The...

Boston Public Schools

Artifact: Fenway High School’s Vision of a Graduate RAMP UP Skills

Fenway High School developed their Vision of a Graduate based on an internally designed framework known as RAMP UP skills. This vision of a...

Child Nutrition Landscape Analysis

The Learning Accelerator (TLA) conducted a national landscape scan, reviewing resources regarding child nutrition that could be used in...

Child Nutrition Policy Review

The Learning Accelerator (TLA) reviewed federal, Massachusetts Commonwealth, and district ESSER and ARP guidelines to examine the...

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: Gem Prep Online's Whole-Community Approach to College and Career Readiness

In The Learning Accelerator's new podcast series, Beyond Brick and Mortar, hear from leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning...

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: ASU Prep Digital on Building Relationships and Human Connections in Virtual Learning

In this episode of TLA's "Beyond Brick and Mortar" podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning...

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: My Tech High's Tuition-Free & Student-Centered Approach to Virtual Learning

In this episode of TLA's "Beyond Brick and Mortar" podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning...

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: Map Academy on Healing and Holistic Student Supports

In this episode of TLA's "Beyond Brick and Mortar" podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning...

Habits of Success: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for Learning, Work, and Life

This report offers guidance for K-12 districts and schools by synthesizing the latest research and knowledge on emerging practices for: 1)...