Tracking each student's path to graduation
Learn how this high-performing high school works with every student on a 4-year plan and uses data to track each student鈥檚 progress.
What is early college high school?
These public high schools give students the opportunity to complete up to 2 years of college while still in high school.
Why academic rigor is so important for your child
Long misunderstood, rigor teaches children an invaluable, lifelong skill: how to think deeply and solve problems.
Culturally responsive teaching is鈥� good teaching
From helping kids relate to their schoolwork to limiting bias, learn more about culturally responsive teaching.
The role of Advanced Placement classes in high school
Advanced Placement or AP classes offer students the opportunity to do college-level work and earn college credit while still in high school.
Understanding the power of project-based learning
Project-based learning may be the cure for a few of the problems plaguing modern American high schools.
The most important class in high school isn't what you think
When done correctly, advisory is a lot more than just a "free" period. Here's why a strong advisory program is the cornerstone of a successful high school experience.
The value of senior capstone projects
These individualized projects can keep seniors engaged in high school while they work on a future-focused area of interest.
What is equitable grading?
How some educators are changing how they grade and helping learning in the process.
Making high school reading more inclusive
For years, high school English classes have drawn from the same books to give students a rigorous education. Now many educators say that logic is flawed at best and that reading lists can and should be more inclusive.
Giving students voice and choice
Why great high schools are designed to put students in charge of their learning.
Corporal punishment in schools
Corporal punishment in public schools is more common than you might guess. But experts agree this punitive tactic doesn't work and has lasting, harmful consequences.
Why did my school鈥檚 rating go down?
You may have noticed that your school鈥檚 rating has dropped recently. There are two possible reasons for the change.
Why did my school鈥檚 rating go up?
You may have noticed that your school鈥檚 rating went up recently. There are two possible reasons for the change.
Why growth matters
Here's the lowdown on why student growth data is such an important way to measure a school's quality.
Why equity matters (for all kids)
No matter who your child is, how a school serves students from underserved communities is an important factor in understanding the school鈥檚 overall quality.
Why we changed our ratings
Parents deserve information that sheds light on how schools do their jobs.
Why student-centered education should be the norm
Want a high school where every kid finds their unique learning path? Allow students a way to exercise their voice and choice.
The power of positive school culture
How everyone treats each other at a high school has a huge impact on learning. This is what to look out for.
How to make better teachers
Teachers are the most powerful factor in your child鈥檚 education: that鈥檚 why ongoing teacher development should be a cornerstone of every high school.
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