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How Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Reduced Their Failure Rate by over 60%
This Getting Smart article tells more of the story behind MPUSD’s switch to mastery grading during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Piloting Mastery-Based Grading
In response to the high failure rates seen during the pandemic, Monterey Peninsula shifted its grading system to be more focused on standards mastery.
Gem Prep Online's Weekly Live Lessons
Gem Prep Online requires students to join two to three synchronous live lessons per week. This schedule maps out the live lessons per grade level that students are required to join. During the rest of the week, students complete coursework,...
Synchronous Virtual Learning
Schools can offer synchronous live classes for students to receive ongoing academic support, SEL check-ins, and real-time modifications.
Six-Year Planner from Gem Prep Online
Gem Prep Online offers this detailed planner for students to map out their courses over their six years (grades 7-12) at the school. This planner also displays the tracks high school students will need to take in order to complete either 18 college...
Early College Credit
High schools can offer early college credit and dual enrollment to students to give them a head start on their post-secondary pathway.
P-CCS' Approach to Student-Centered Virtual Learning
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools' Virtual Academy designed and piloted a program that would help middle-school students intentionally work toward mastery.
Online Learning Readiness Assessment
This readiness matrix from Montana Digital Academy (MTDA) is used by site facilitators, counselors, and administrators to evaluate and discuss how prepared a potential online student is to participate in virtual learning, and the supports the...
Artifact: Fenway High School’s Junior Review Rubric and Score Card
The Junior Review is a pivotal moment for Fenway High School's 11th graders. It's a chance for them to showcase their academic growth and skills developed through project-based learning (PBL) competencies. This review functions as a culminating...
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 institutions, which allows for immediate adjustments and improvements to the student experience. Mid-semester...
Helping Students Process and Apply AI-Generated Feedback
This strategy card explores how educators can help students process and apply AI-generated feedback by using structured reflection and goal-setting protocols, ensuring AI serves as a tool for deep learning and metacognitive growth.