High Schools

The latest news about high schools, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

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High School Redesign Gets Presidential Lift

In both his State of the Union speech and now his budget proposal, President Obama has emphasized the importance of redesigning high schools. (April 16, 2013)

Spotlight on Middle and High School Literacy

This Spotlight looks at the strategies for working with middle and high school students on literacy skills, as educators are learning it's not just young children who need the help.

Issue Backgrounder

For background on this topic, see:
• Dropouts
• High School Reform

College Bound Blog

05/16 03:37 pm | House Committee Advances Bill Changing Student Loan Interest Rates | A Congressional Research Service analysis shows students and parents would pay more in finance charges on students loans under a Republican-backed bill that passed a House ...

On-Demand Webinar

Lessons from New York City's Small High Schools
In this webinar, experts discussed what research says about New York City's small schools, and what makes them an effective option for the city's disadvantaged students.

Chat Transcript

The Senior Slump: Strategies to Keep Students Motivated
Strategies to keep students engaged are outlined in this online chat including college-level course offerings, internships, and independent study.

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For Many Latino Students, College Seems Out of Reach
But some K-12 schools, colleges, and nonprofits are helping Hispanic students make the leap from high school to higher education.
June 1, 2012 - Education Week
PARTNER CONTENT
In Philadelphia, Few Students Are on the Path to College
A stratified system means long odds for students in Philadelphia's neighborhood high schools hoping to get a college education.
May 18, 2012 - Education Week
Colleges Offer Incoming Freshmen a Summer 'Bridge'
To prepare more at-risk students for the rigors of college, institutions are providing transitional classes and support services.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
It's Time for a New Kind of High School
Traditional high schools are outdated, and new school configurations are needed, Jerry Diakiw writes.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Overhaul Proposed for Career, Tech. Ed. Program
Changes would be aimed at ensuring the program better prepares students to join the labor force.
April 24, 2012 - Education Week
Road Back to School Is Rocky for Ex-Offenders
Attention is growing on ways to smooth the transition from the correctional facility to the classroom for student ex-offenders.
April 23, 2012 - Education Week
Focus On: Career Preparation
Career Mapping Eyed to Prepare Students for College
State policymakers are catching on to the concept of student learning plans as a way to drive college and career readiness.
March 23, 2012 - Education Week
U.S., Chinese Schools Build Virtual Ed. Partnerships
Several schools aiming to better prepare students for a global economy and foster cultural understanding between the United States and China have established online student exchange programs.
January 30, 2012 - Education Week
Virtual Teachers Deploy Skills Across Countries
While there are drawbacks—such as technological glitches that interrupt instruction—online educators say the opportunities to build alliances with colleagues worldwide allow them to strengthen their own teaching.
January 30, 2012 - Education Week
Some States Prodding Students to Graduate Early
As a money-saving measure for families and states, lawmakers are allowing early high school exits and providing tuition aid.
January 24, 2012 - Education Week

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