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High School Reform: Coming of Age

An occasional series on high school reform.

Louisiana Chief Warns New Diploma May Jeopardize ‘Race to Top’ Chance

Louisiana's superintendent of education says the way the state hammers out its new "career diploma" will determine whether it lands up to $200 million in 'Race to the Top' money. September 29, 2009 – Education Week

In Perspective

Acceleration Under Review

As more high school students enroll in programs that award college credit, policymakers are asking questions about quality. July 31, 2007 – Education Week

In Perspective

Rigorous Courses, Fresh Enrollment

A multistate effort to draw nontraditional students into Advanced Placement starts to pay off. May 8, 2007 – Education Week

In Perspective

Cultures of Commitment

Teachers in the small public high schools cropping up in many U.S. cities find the human dimension of their jobs bringing both strains and rewards. April 17, 2007 – Education Week

In Perspective

Pathways to a Diploma

In New York City, high school students who are overage and undercredited can take several routes to graduation. April 10, 2007 – Education Week

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An Advisory Advantage

The Bronx Lab School in New York City places strong emphasis on staff members' relationships with students, and gets good results. March 6, 2007 – Education Week

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Gates Learns to Think Big

After a massive investment in small high schools, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is broadening its reach to include all levels of K-12 policy. October 10, 2006 – Education Week