"Engaged Teaching: Engaged Learning" is Now Available

Our new global research report, Engaged Teaching: Engaged Learning, is now available 

The study draws on responses from over 17,000 teachers across 323 Apple Distinguished Schools in 31 countries, offering a global view of instructional practices associated with student engagement.

Key findings include:

• Richer pedagogical practices are associated with higher student engagement
• Student-centered, creative uses of educational technology are positively linked to engagement
• Teachers’ instructional intent, context, and active learning opportunities play a central role

Thank you to the educators who contributed their perspectives. This study was conducted in collaboration with Apple Distinguished Schools and Reflective Educational Research and funded by Apple Inc.

• Read the full report.
• Also available on ResearchGate. 

Suggested citation (short):

Bebell, D., & Burt, K. (2025). Engaged teaching: Engaged learning, An empirical study of teaching, learning, and student engagement across the K-12 community of Apple Distinguished Schools [White paper]. Reflective Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.10252.99206