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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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.
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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
Assessment Report Roundup High School
When students experience a rough freshman year of high school, they usually don't recover from it, finds a new study by the University of Chicago's Consortium on School Research.
Stephen Sawchuk, October 3, 2017
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1 min read
College & Workforce Readiness News in Brief Good Common-Core Test Scores in S.D. Get Automatic Entry Into College
South Dakota will guarantee students automatic admission to state colleges and universities based on their scores on the Smarter Balanced assessment.
Catherine Gewertz, October 3, 2017
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1 min read
Curriculum This Rural Teacher Brings the World Into the Classroom Through 'Phone-a-Friend'
A high school science teacher in Poyen, Ark., uses "Phone-a-Friend" cards to match professionals to her students during lab days.
Madeline Will, October 3, 2017
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3 min read
College & Workforce Readiness 9th Grade GPA May Be the Most Important Predictor of High School Success. Here's How.
A study examining the trajectories of more than 187,000 Chicago freshmen finds that GPA is a strong predictor of later high school grades and college enrollment and persistence.
Stephen Sawchuk, September 26, 2017
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3 min read
Assessment New SAT Yields Higher Scores, But Don't Be Fooled
A record number of students from the class of 2017 took the revised SAT. But don’t try comparing this year’s scores to last year’s.
Catherine Gewertz, September 26, 2017
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6 min read
Curriculum Do High School Literature Series Make the Grade?
A Consumer Reports-style review dissects six major textbook series used in America's high schools. Read how they fared.
Stephen Sawchuk, September 12, 2017
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4 min read
Assessment Students' Scores Inch Up on ACT Exam
This year's gains were especially notable for Hispanic students, whose college-readiness scores rose even as they took the exam in greater numbers.
Catherine Gewertz, September 7, 2017
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4 min read
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