PORT ANGELES — When administrators and teachers of the West Clermont Local School District in suburban Cincinnati looked at boosting student achievement four years ago, they realized it would require moving beyond traditional education.
Teachers said they needed more time with their students, smaller groups for personalized instruction and thematic education that would hook students and encourage them to excel.
“The idea is, if kids are interested in something, they will work harder at it,” said Mark Peters, principal of Amelia High School in the West Clermont district.
That led to the implementation of small learning communities, a move away from traditional education that schools around the country, including Port Angeles High School, are now adopting.
On Friday, Peters met with the Port Angeles School Board to share his school’s experience with small learning communities.
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