What practices and policies enable ordinary public high schools 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 schools in low-income communities. Their rigorous career academies transformed the school – and the students.
How one Kentucky high school 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 school 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 school.
Making rigorous classes widely available is crucial if a school 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 schools.
These public high schools give students the opportunity to complete up to 2 years of college during high school.
From helping kids relate to their schoolwork 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 school gives them to all students.
At this high-performing high school, every student has a 4-year plan and they track each student’s progress.