A brilliant way to teach advanced English
This IB English teacher has developed a surprisingly simple way to teach complex literary analysis.
What is early college high school?
These public high schools give students the opportunity to complete up to 2 years of college while still in high school.
Why academic rigor is so important for your child
Long misunderstood, rigor teaches children an invaluable, lifelong skill: how to think deeply and solve problems.
The role of Advanced Placement classes in high school
Advanced Placement or AP classes offer students the opportunity to do college-level work and earn college credit while still in high school.
Understanding the power of project-based learning
Project-based learning may be the cure for a few of the problems plaguing modern American high schools.
The most important class in high school isn't what you think
When done correctly, advisory is a lot more than just a "free" period. Here's why a strong advisory program is the cornerstone of a successful high school experience.
What is equitable grading?
How some educators are changing how they grade and helping learning in the process.
Making high school reading more inclusive
For years, high school English classes have drawn from the same books to give students a rigorous education. Now many educators say that logic is flawed at best and that reading lists can and should be more inclusive.
Giving students voice and choice
Why great high schools are designed to put students in charge of their learning.
Corporal punishment in schools
Corporal punishment in public schools is more common than you might guess. But experts agree this punitive tactic doesn't work and has lasting, harmful consequences.
Why growth matters
Here's the lowdown on why student growth data is such an important way to measure a school's quality.
The importance of real-life learning and career pathways
Whether it鈥檚 career and technical training or outside internships, hands-on learning in high school gives kids purpose and makes school relevant.
How can you tell if a high school is doing its job?
It鈥檚 not always obvious. Here鈥檚 an insider鈥檚 guide to the sometimes invisible factors that indicate a high school is effective, and how you can recognize the signs.
Step-by-step guide to choosing a high school
Ready to pick a high school? Here's your step-by-step guide, including how to use 撸友看片's school profiles to find the best school for your child.
Like a Sponge podcast: Kindergarten Confidential
What鈥檚 it like to tour 12 elementary schools in search of the best one for your child? Join us as we take a look at one of the weirdest milestones in modern American parenting.
Inside a place-based school
The idea behind place-based education is to immerse students in learning by locating the school inside an inspiring learning environment. Public Museum School, a middle school in Grand Rapids, MI, for example, is on the top floor of a museum.
Inside a language immersion school
At language immersion schools, students spend half the day learning in English and half the day learning in their target language. Here's a day in the life at Broadway Elementary School, a K-6 language immersion school in Venice, California.
Cool school models
Schools are breaking the mold to create innovative learning environments where kids thrive. Get inspired by these 7 cool school models, then look for one at a school near you.
The best low-cost and free tools to help get your child into college
Before you get lost in the jungle of college applications, you should know about these four services.
How longer recess fuels stronger child development
With a longer recess, schools can help children develop stronger social skills, self-regulation, and physical regulation.
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