High School Reform: Coming of Age

An occasional series on high school reform.

Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller visited Westview High School to meet with state education officials, teachers and students and see firsthand the "credit for proficiency" program approved by the Oregon Board of Education in 2007. October 5, 2009, AP

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

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

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

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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

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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

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In Perspective
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

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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

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