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In this article John Albert discusses ways to close the achievement gap through the blended learning approach. With this new learning approach growing more and more popular each school year, it is important to recognize how it can close gaps, if utilized correctly. John talks about five key points in implementing the blended learning approach successfully that will in return close achievement gaps; choosing the right tools, training staff, creating a data team, engaging parents, and highlighting success.

"At some schools, up to 70 percent of kids are refusing to take the exams". "Thousands of students are opting out of new standardized tests aligned to the Common Core standards, defying the latest attempt by states to improve academic performance".

At the New Mexico School for the Arts, they tried a variety of approaches for using data to improve student achievement, and didn't get it right at first. This article shares what they learned.