High School
Education news, analysis, and opinion about schools typically serving 9th to 12th grades and the students who attend them
The High School Handoff
A new series examines how high school is evolving to reflect changing pathways to degrees, credentials, and the workforce.
College & Workforce Readiness
California State University Wants to Raise Admissions Standards. Will It Shut Out Black and Latino Students?
The nation’s largest public university is pushing to raise minimum standards for freshman admissions—a move that has galvanized opposition from advocates and some districts that argue it puts more roadblocks in the path of students who already struggle to meet current requirements.
College & Workforce Readiness
Many Young People Think a High School Diploma Is Enough, Poll Finds
Two new polls offer more evidence that Americans—and especially young Americans—are skeptical whether the investment in higher education is necessary or worth it.
Curriculum
Should High Schools Rethink How They Sequence Math Courses?
Most students don't aspire to careers that will require calculus, so high schools must create sequences of math courses that reflect the wide variety of young people's occupational goals, a math advocacy group argues in a new report.
Student Well-Being & Movement
For Students in Coal Country, the Census Is a Hands-On Civics Lesson
In rural communities with shrinking populations, schools are enlisting students to help prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from undercounting them next year.
College & Workforce Readiness
These Shop Teachers Told Their Students to Form a Union
Two N.Y. teachers have added an extra dose of realism to lessons by transforming their 10th grade aircraft cleaning and maintenance classes into unionized workplaces.
School Climate & Safety
Most School Shooters Showed Many Warning Signs, Secret Service Report Finds
A new study of violent attacks in schools over the last decade reveal that most of the student attackers were motivated by a specific grievance and every single one of them was experiencing extreme stress.
Teaching
'Genius Hour' Lets Kids Take Charge: Would Einstein Have Liked This?
Teachers open doors for students to fuel their curiosity and pursue passion projects, but educators warn against making it a free-for-all.
School & District Management
For 8 in 10 Teens, Vaping Is Part of Everyday Life, Poll Finds
The vast majority of teens surveyed report that vaping is ever-present in their daily experience, and a majority say they frequently see related posts on social media. But teens are also getting the message that vaping can cause serious medical issues.
Assessment
College Readiness Concerns Raised by Latest Round of ACT Scores
The nation’s high school students continue to struggle in the subject areas that are deemed essential for later success, according to the latest results from the ACT college admissions test.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
There's More to College Prep Than Academics
It's time to move beyond grades, FAFSA applications, and test scores when getting students ready for higher education, writes Clewiston D. Challenger.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
School Counselors Support Students. Are We Supporting Them?
We desperately need to level the playing field in college admissions, writes Mandy Savitz-Romer. School counselors are a good place to start.
Curriculum
7 Signs That Your School Newspaper Risks Censorship
A new report outlines danger signs of censorship at student-run newspapers.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Why I’m Rethinking Teaching Shakespeare in My English Classroom
It's high time to question the place of Shakespeare in our classrooms, writes middle school teacher Christina Torres.
Mathematics
Native American Students Behind Bars Have Least Access to Advanced Courses, Study Finds
Research shows that students in the juvenile justice system have less access to secondary math courses than their peers in traditional schools. A new report finds that these gaps are bigger for Native American students.