This case study is derived from a two-year period (2013–2014 and 2014–2015) of observations and interviews conducted at two high schools in Ohio that were implementing the New Tech Network Model as funded through the Ohio Network of Education Transformation. The schools implemented the model with different levels of fidelity and experienced a range of issues associated with the implementation. Several factors emerged to help explain the variation in implementation, and lessons learned are offered for those considering the New Tech model.
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