Like a Sponge podcast: The problem with high school
Most high schools have been using the same old playbook for more than a century. Why haven鈥檛 they caught up with the times?
What is an anti-racist school?
More schools are committing to rethinking their policies and practices through the lens of equity to ensure that all their students thrive.
The power of giving students voice and choice
When students get a say in what they learn and how to show it, they become more deeply involved in their education.
Innovations that will outlast the pandemic
During the pandemic, educators found amazing ways to reach students. Some of those innovations are so great, they鈥檙e here to stay.
What if all students got accommodations?
Legally every child with a learning disability receives accommodations, such as extra time on tests or access to audiobooks. But this innovative school gives them to all students.
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.
How mastery-based learning helps every student succeed
Traditional teaching can fail both struggling learners and the quickest studies. The radical idea behind mastery-based learning? Let students learn at their own pace.
The truth about school mission statements
A mission statement may sound good. Here are 4 ways to know if a school is really practicing what they preach.
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 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.
How dual enrollment can fuel college success
Offering teens access to college classes in high school isn鈥檛 just about college credit, it鈥檚 about college success.
Giving students voice and choice
Why great high schools are designed to put students in charge of their learning.
The power of student exhibitions
Why it鈥檚 valuable to help kids show what they know (and not just on a test).
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.
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