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Bridging the Gap in Rural Putnam County, Tennessee Through Personalized Learning

Education Elements

with 23 schools spread across 400 square miles, we share many of the challenges faced by our fellow rural school districts nationwide, including inconsistent attendance, long commutes, and a high "mobility rate" - the rate at which students are moving in and out of the district. In Putnam County, Tenn.,

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In the marketplace: Measuring student progress, new digital solutions, personalized learning, and more

eSchool News

The tool, called the Student Growth Simulator , was developed by Chiefs for Change , researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Education , and Tembo , an education technology firm. Read more.

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Vote for Digital Promise’s SXSW and SXSW EDU 2018 Session Ideas

Digital Promise

Pyramid categories will include approaches to making, issues of equity and sustainability in maker education, and tools and materials of makers. Applying Research to Truly Personalize Learning. Come hear their stories and learn which approach is right for you. Is there a right way to approach CBE?