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WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- School leaders mustn't lose sight of the need for student agency and student engagement as they contend with the myriad challenges posed by COVID-19. In fact, they must re-imagine what agency and engagement can look like in cases when students are learning virtually and also when they are unable to connect.
@Aurora_Inst) offers school leaders seven action steps to support students' sense of mastery and ownership of their learning, along with promoting their sense of connection and belonging.
"Student agency gives students voice and choice in what, how, when, and where they learn," said Susan Patrick, Aurora President and CEO. "Agency puts students in the driver's seat to take charge of their learning and gives them the confidence and knowledge to become lifelong learners who drive our society forward."