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.
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.
6 brain-based learning strategies and study skills that help teens learn
Understanding the "flow-state" and how brain-based learning strategies and study skills can help teens absorb and retain new information.
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.
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).
Does your child's high school offer internships?
At some high schools, students are paired with a variety of careers and mentors to help them visualize their futures.
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