Giving Compass' Take:

• Christensen Institute gives us a roundup of four new reports detailing the results from blended and personalized learning practitioners, showing success in STEM subjects.

• Maybe the biggest takeaway is that these innovative education methods were sustainable and able to be integrated into school budgets seamlessly. Ed funders should take note of the LEAP program in Chicago.

• One thing to remember: Classrooms can't have blended learning without digital learning.

At the start of the year, we published a blog post on interesting research from 2017 related to innovative approaches to school design. Even though we aren’t even half-way through 2018, there are already several insightful reports on blended and personalized learning from this year that are worth highlighting.

These reports examined various tools and approaches to implement blended and personalized learning models, as well as the potential impact these models could have on students and teachers. From examining how schools implemented their models sustainably to recommending methods to best support teachers, these are informative reports for anyone interested in implementing blended and personalized learning models in their schools.

1. Digital math tool produces gains in student achievement
2. Personalized learning can be implemented sustainably
3. PD-rich blended-learning plans increase chances of success
4. Ensure that teachers create, and design strategies for, their goals

Read the full article about what's working for blended learning practitioners by Luis Flores at Christensen Institute.