What practices and policies enable ordinary public high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs to become extraordinary?
Our College Success Award winners share their secrets to success. (Also available in Spanish.)
Arroyo Valley High School faced many of the usual challenges of big public ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs in low-income communities. Their rigorous career academies transformed the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ – and the students.
How one Kentucky high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ helps students dream big and jump-start their future.
Project Lead The Way enables kids, regardless of background, to set goals and build careers in STEM fields.
Hillsboro High’s test scores predict poor outcomes. Then what explains the success of graduates?
Hands-on, real-world learning opportunities give kids purpose and make ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ relevant.
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How people treat each other has a huge impact on learning. Here’s what to look for.
Allowing students to exercise their voice and choice helps them embrace their own learning paths.
Positive, meaningful relationships between students, teachers, and principals are the foundation for a great ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
Making rigorous classes widely available is crucial if a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ wants to help all students succeed in college.
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Intensive, 1:1 college counseling has a big impact on student success.
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at a few extraordinary Award-winning ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs.
These public high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs give students the opportunity to complete up to 2 years of college during high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
From helping kids relate to their ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµwork to limiting bias, learn how teachers are designing lessons to support all students.
When students get a say in what they learn and how to show it, they become more involved in their education.
During the pandemic, educators found amazing ways to reach students. Some innovations are so great, they’re here to stay.
Legally every child with a learning disability gets accommodations. This innovative ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ gives them to all students.
At this high-performing high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, every student has a 4-year plan and they track each student’s progress.