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River's Edge students and teachers showcase 'Fusion Learning' pilot to Richland School Board

Richland School District Board of Directors · February 20, 2026
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River's Edge High School students and teachers described a year-long, single-teacher 'Fusion Learning' pilot that they said reduced stress, improved grades and social skills; board members praised the results and discussed possibilities for expanding the model to neighborhood high schools.

River's Edge High School teachers and students presented the board with an overview of a new Fusion Learning pilot, describing a model in which students remain with the same teacher for an extended block of time and complete a mix of in-class and at-home work.

At the board meeting, a teacher introduced the program and the students, who said the predictable schedule and fewer transitions helped them focus. “This works for me because it forces me to communicate not in a…

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