Fall River Alternative School Boosts Graduation Rates Through Project-Based Learning

By Janet Schweizer · Hechinger Report · 2026-07-06

Fall River Alternative School Boosts Graduation Rates Through Project-Based Learning

According to reporting from the Hechinger Report, Evolve Academy in Massachusetts effectively reversed student disengagement by replacing traditional curriculum with immersive, real-world units. Director Janet Schweizer details how shifting from rote memorization to transformativ

According to reporting from the Hechinger Report, Evolve Academy in Massachusetts effectively reversed student disengagement by replacing traditional curriculum with immersive, real-world units. Director Janet Schweizer details how shifting from rote memorization to transformativ