“Being able to move through those stations, it’s just another level of helping the students learn as much as they can each year,” said Jane Piccotti, the assistant principal. “They definitely feel excited when they make that growth.”

Personalization continues into middle school and high school with more emphasis on blended learning. Each Highlander middle schooler, for example, spends one period a day in a blended classroom, where teachers support individualized online learning. Teachers create activities and playlists tailored to each student’s needs and proficiencies, and personal dashboards track an individual’s growth and areas for improvement.