Proof Points: Blended Learning Success in School Districts

In an effort to increase graduation rates and college and career readiness, Spokane Public Schools has developed and implemented blended learning in numerous programs across the district. This is a broad overview of the program, highlighting key aspects, such as those from Track Academy — an alternative school that utilizes blended, personalized learning — and proven results: The district has increased its graduation rate from 60 percent in 2007 to 83 percent in 2014.
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