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 ...

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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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States' Online Testing Problems Raise Common-Core Concerns
Technical glitches during recent online assessments in a number of states are prompting worries about schools' ability to administer common-core testing in 2014-15.
May 3, 2013 | Updated: May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Focus On: High Schools
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 - Education Week
U.S. High School Graduation Rates: Vital Stats
Data released by the National Center for Education Statistics, among other organizations, suggest that the outlook for high schools has been improving.
April 16, 2013 | Updated: May 17, 2013 - Education Week (Web)
Standards' Writers Give Math Guidance
A set of "publishers' criteria" for the common-core standards for high school and a revised set for elementary school are released.
April 16, 2013 - Education Week
Texas Trying to Scale Back Graduation Mandates
Proposed legislation would lower the number of end-of-course exams as well as the number of core courses students must take.
April 2, 2013 - Education Week
States Use School Score Cards to Target Climate Problems
Under a federal grant program, 11 states are using student surveys and select data to monitor and address issues around safety, discipline, and engagement.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Experts Make a Case for Later School Start Times
Getting adequate sleep is critical to brain development, memory function, and cognitive skills in children and teenagers, experts and advocates tell a symposium in Maryland. Pushing back school start times helps ensure that they get enough rest.
March 15, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Student Journalists Should Not Be Muzzled
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
Grant Contest to Aid High Schools Still Work in Progress
President Obama's proposal for a Race to the Top-style competition aimed at high schools has yet to be fleshed out.
February 26, 2013 - Education Week
College 'E-Advisers' Show Promise for K-12 Schools
Systems like Tennessee's Degree Compass, which uses K-12 data to match students to courses, could be useful for high schools.
February 19, 2013 - Education Week

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