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The secrets of award-winning high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs

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.)

How a high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ became a national model for CTE education

How a high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ became a national model for CTE education

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 high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ turns career dreams into practical pathways

How one high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ turns career dreams into practical pathways

How one Kentucky high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ helps students dream big and jump-start their future.

Cracking the code on STEM success for black and brown students

Cracking the code on STEM success for black and brown students

Project Lead The Way enables kids, regardless of background, to set goals and build careers in STEM fields.

How high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ pathway programs can make dreams come true

How high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ pathway programs can make dreams come true

Hillsboro High’s test scores predict poor outcomes. Then what explains the success of graduates?

The power of pathways

The power of pathways

Hands-on, real-world learning opportunities give kids purpose and make ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ relevant.
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The power of positive ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ culture

The power of positive ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ culture

How people treat each other has a huge impact on learning. Here’s what to look for.

Why student-centered education should be the norm

Why student-centered education should be the norm

Allowing students to exercise their voice and choice helps them embrace their own learning paths.

The value of student-staff connections

The value of student-staff connections

Positive, meaningful relationships between students, teachers, and principals are the foundation for a great ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ.

Access to advanced academics

Access to advanced academics

Making rigorous classes widely available is crucial if a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ wants to help all students succeed in college.
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College counseling

College counseling

Intensive, 1:1 college counseling has a big impact on student success.
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National spotlight ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs

What does it look like when a high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ helps all students succeed?

Get a behind-the-scenes look at a few extraordinary Award-winning ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs.

What is early college high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ?

What is early college high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ?

These public high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs give students the opportunity to complete up to 2 years of college during high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ.

Culturally responsive teaching is… good teaching

Culturally responsive teaching is… good teaching

From helping kids relate to their ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµwork to limiting bias, learn how teachers are designing lessons to support all students.

Giving students voice and choice

Giving students voice and choice

When students get a say in what they learn and how to show it, they become more involved in their education.

Innovations that will outlast the pandemic

Innovations that will outlast the pandemic

During the pandemic, educators found amazing ways to reach students. Some innovations are so great, they’re here to stay.

Accommodations for all

Accommodations for all

Legally every child with a learning disability gets accommodations. This innovative ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ gives them to all students.

Tracking each student's path to graduation

Tracking each student’s path to graduation

At this high-performing high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, every student has a 4-year plan and they track each student’s progress.