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High School Connections

In her first 10 years at Education Week, Catherine Gewertz wrote primarily about urban education. She concentrated in this blog on the world of secondary schools, with a particular focus on the transitions into and out of high school. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: high schools.

School & District Management Rudy Crew Takes Helm of L.A. High School Partnership
Rudy Crew temporarily takes the helm of a partnership to improve a Los Angeles high school.
Catherine Gewertz, May 22, 2009
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1 min read
Education Early Warning Signs: One F in Middle School Matters
New research suggests that even one semester course failure in middle or high school can bode dropping out of school.
Catherine Gewertz, May 22, 2009
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1 min read
College & Workforce Readiness No. 1 in College Attainment by 2020: A Reasonable Goal?
Policy wonks and educators burrow into what it will take to meet President Obama's target.
Catherine Gewertz, May 21, 2009
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3 min read
School & District Management Duncan at House Ed Committee: Little Detail on High School Improvement
Education Secretary Arne Duncan outlines President Obama's education agenda, but offers little detail on the administration's high school improvement strategy.
Catherine Gewertz, May 20, 2009
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1 min read
Assessment Entrance-Exam Coaching: How Much Payoff?
A new report raises questions about the role of entrance-exam coaching in college admissions.
Catherine Gewertz, May 20, 2009
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1 min read
Education Detecting Trouble Early
The American Institutes for Research has a new online tool to help schools detect which students might be at elevated risk for failure.
Catherine Gewertz, May 19, 2009
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1 min read
School & District Management Miami's "Zone" -- Not So Much Improvement
Miami put tons of resources into helping 39 of its lowest-performing schools. But now a new study says it made little difference.
Catherine Gewertz, May 19, 2009
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1 min read
College & Workforce Readiness College Attainment: So Far to Go
If we need any more fuel to stoke the high-school improvement fire, here it is...
Catherine Gewertz, May 18, 2009
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1 min read
Education Blogging on High School and Beyond
The stakes for high school improvement are high. It's a tough nut to crack, but it's getting more attention than ever, which is why we are launching this new blog.
Catherine Gewertz, May 18, 2009
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