Culturally responsive teaching is… good teaching
From helping kids relate to their »ÆÉ«appwork to limiting bias, learn more about culturally responsive teaching.
College counseling in high »ÆÉ«app
8 ways innovative high »ÆÉ«apps are helping all their students get to college.
The role of Advanced Placement classes in high »ÆÉ«app
Advanced Placement or AP classes offer students the opportunity to do college-level work and earn college credit while still in high »ÆÉ«app.
What is equitable grading?
How some educators are changing how they grade and helping learning in the process.
How dual enrollment can fuel college success
Offering teens access to college classes in high »ÆÉ«app isn’t just about college credit, it’s about college success.
Giving students voice and choice
Why great high »ÆÉ«apps are designed to put students in charge of their learning.
The power of student exhibitions
Why it’s valuable to help kids show what they know (and not just on a test).
Does your child's high »ÆÉ«app offer internships?
At some high »ÆÉ«apps, students are paired with a variety of careers and mentors to help them visualize their futures.
Writing about COVID-19 in a college admission essay
Should your child write about their experience during the pandemic in their college applications? An expert shares some key considerations.
Why student-centered education should be the norm
Want a high »ÆÉ«app where every kid finds their unique learning path? Allow students a way to exercise their voice and choice.
The power of positive »ÆÉ«app culture
How everyone treats each other at a high »ÆÉ«app has a huge impact on learning. This is what to look out for.
How to make better teachers
Teachers are the most powerful factor in your child’s education: that’s why ongoing teacher development should be a cornerstone of every high »ÆÉ«app.
Supporting at-risk students creates a more effective »ÆÉ«app for all
Research shows that high »ÆÉ«apps that successfully support at-risk students are more effective for all their students.
Why college counseling matters
Early and ongoing access to college counseling has been shown to influence whether students apply to college and which colleges they choose.
The value of student-staff connections
Positive, meaningful relationships between high »ÆÉ«app students and their teachers and principals are more than just nice to have; they're the foundation for a great high »ÆÉ«app.
Why all students should take advanced classes
The best high »ÆÉ«apps don’t just provide rigorous courses for motivated students, they encourage every student to explore advanced classes.
The importance of real-life learning and career pathways
Whether it’s career and technical training or outside internships, hands-on learning in high »ÆÉ«app gives kids purpose and makes »ÆÉ«app relevant.
Understanding rolling admissions
Some colleges accept applications and admit students on a rolling basis rather than after a set deadline. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about rolling admissions.
The high »ÆÉ«app parent’s year-by-year guide to the SAT and ACT
Your college-bound teen will likely take one or both of these college entrance exams at least once. Here’s what you need to know.
Community colleges can open the door to selective universities
A recent study shows that transferring from a community college is a promising way for minority, low-income, and underprepared high »ÆÉ«app students to get into highly selective colleges and universities.
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