High School

Education news, analysis, and opinion about schools typically serving 9th to 12th grades and the students who attend them

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The High School Handoff
A new series examines how high school is evolving to reflect changing pathways to degrees, credentials, and the workforce.
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A student works a problem in the pages of a prep book during a test practice class at a high school in Naperville, Ill. Illinois is one of a dozen states that have had to set “proficiency” cut scores on the SAT, and in some cases, those are higher than the scores for college readiness.
A student works a problem in the pages of a prep book during a test practice class at a high school in Naperville, Ill. Illinois is one of a dozen states that have had to set “proficiency” cut scores on the SAT, and in some cases, those are higher than the scores for college readiness.
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College & Workforce Readiness To Be 'Proficient' in Illinois, You Have to Be More Than College-Ready
Illinois sparks controversy by setting its bar for proficiency higher than the college-readiness score on the SAT.
Catherine Gewertz, November 17, 2017
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Parents (from left) Silvia Servin (with daughter Victoria Torres, 4), Abigail Perez, and Andrea Cortez listen during a parent-training session in Modesto, Calif. The session was organized by PIQE, the Parent Institute for Quality Education, which teaches parents how to advocate for their children and navigate an education system that may be unfamiliar to them.
Parents (from left) Silvia Servin (with daughter Victoria Torres, 4), Abigail Perez, and Andrea Cortez listen during a parent-training session in Modesto, Calif. The session was organized by PIQE, the Parent Institute for Quality Education, which teaches parents how to advocate for their children and navigate an education system that may be unfamiliar to them.
Preston Gannaway for Education Week
Families & the Community Teaching Parents the Right 'Questions to Ask' in Schools
A long-running California program teaches parents how to advocate for their children and navigate a sometimes-unfamiliar school system.
Catherine Gewertz, November 14, 2017
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7 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Report Roundup Career Education
Taking career and technical education classes in high school increases students' odds of graduating on time but doesn't improve their chances of enrolling in college, finds a new study in the American Educational Research Journal.
Catherine Gewertz, November 14, 2017
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1 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Report Roundup High School
Does intensive advising really have a meaningful impact on students' college access and retention? A report in an ongoing study of a program called Bottom Line, released this month by the University of Virginia and Texas A&M University, says yes.
Kate Stoltzfus, November 14, 2017
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1 min read
School & District Management News in Brief Connecticut District to Require Course in Ethnic Studies for Graduation
High school students in Bridgeport, Conn., will be required to take a course in African-American studies, Latin-American studies, or perspectives on race to earn a diploma, reports the CT Post.
Brenda Iasevoli, November 14, 2017
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1 min read
School & District Management How Is the Focus on Sexual Assault Awareness Playing Out in Classrooms?
The recent string of sexual assault allegations against high-profile men and the #MeToo movement are spurring lots of discussions outside and inside of classrooms. How should teachers respond?
Madeline Will, November 14, 2017
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3 min read
Pictured above is an example of a school rated under new criteria on the GreatSchools.org site. The rating shows high overall test scores, but flags achievement gaps, high student absenteeism, and discipline disparities for some student groups.
Pictured above is an example of a school rated under new criteria on the GreatSchools.org site. The rating shows high overall test scores, but flags achievement gaps, high student absenteeism, and discipline disparities for some student groups.
Standards & Accountability School-Rating Site GreatSchools Expands Its Measuring Stick
GreatSchools.org, whose reviews are seen by more than 50 million people, is expanding its ratings indicators to provide a more nuanced statistical portrait of schools.
Sarah D. Sparks, November 2, 2017
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6 min read
Senior Melvin Rivas, right, chats with his freshman mentee, Terrace Manley, during breakfast at Summit High School in Fontana, Calif. During their breakfasts, Melvin checks on how Terrace is doing, offers him tutoring when classes get tough, or encourages him to join a sports team—all are aimed at helping Terrace make a smooth transition into high school.
Senior Melvin Rivas, right, chats with his freshman mentee, Terrace Manley, during breakfast at Summit High School in Fontana, Calif. During their breakfasts, Melvin checks on how Terrace is doing, offers him tutoring when classes get tough, or encourages him to join a sports team—all are aimed at helping Terrace make a smooth transition into high school.
Melissa Lyttle for Education Week
Student Achievement From Our Research Center Peers Guide 9th Graders Through 'Make-or-Break' Year
Fewer freshmen are failing at Summit High School, thanks to a program that trains juniors and seniors to mentor younger peers.
Catherine Gewertz, November 1, 2017
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8 min read
Curriculum Race, Ethnic Studies Will Be a Graduation Requirement in Conn. District
Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, Bridgeport high school students will be required to take a course in African American Studies, Latin American Studies or Perspectives on Race to earn a diploma.
Brenda Iasevoli, October 31, 2017
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3 min read
Social Studies California to Create High School Diploma Seal for Civics
California is among the first states to create a diploma seal recognizing graduates' civic knowledge and engagement.
Stephen Sawchuk, October 27, 2017
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2 min read
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Five Steps for a 100 Percent College-Acceptance Rate
Getting high schoolers out the door isn’t enough, writes a principal about his high school’s “astounding” college attendance record.
Sergio Alejandro Garcia, October 24, 2017
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4 min read
Teaching Profession High-Achieving Students Don't Want to Be Teachers. What Can Change Their Minds?
An analysis of international survey data found that increasing teacher pay is not enough to convince high-achieving students to enter the profession.
Madeline Will, October 19, 2017
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4 min read
Students at Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, N.C., play a game during a field day event last month, when new freshmen met their junior and senior mentors who’ll help them navigate the complexities of their first year in high school.
Students at Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, N.C., play a game during a field day event last month, when new freshmen met their junior and senior mentors who’ll help them navigate the complexities of their first year in high school.
Justin Cook for Education Week
Student Well-Being & Movement To Fill a 'Mentoring Gap,' Schools Get Creative
Mentors can be powerful sources of support for students, but it's not easy to recruit and retain volunteers for the long haul.
Evie Blad, October 17, 2017
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8 min read
High school senior Sarah Murray, left, undergoes an ultrasound conducted by Nichole Ebener, center, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, Ill. Murray and fellow Princeton High School senior Ellise Piper, right, were participating in a career internship program at the hospital.
High school senior Sarah Murray, left, undergoes an ultrasound conducted by Nichole Ebener, center, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, Ill. Murray and fellow Princeton High School senior Ellise Piper, right, were participating in a career internship program at the hospital.
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College & Workforce Readiness Growing Number of States Embrace Career Education
Over the last year and a half, states have stepped up their focus on career and technical education with a spate of new laws and policies.
Catherine Gewertz, October 4, 2017
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5 min read
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