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Telltale Signs of Rigor and Career Readiness in High School
State boards can take a lesson from schools that already dish up rigorous assignments in college- and career-ready courses alike and ensure more schools do it.A New Architecture for High School Learning
State leaders should retire the Carnegie unit and open the door for high school designs that ensure learning is engaging, relevant, experiential, and competency based.Six Questions to Advance Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship
Adolescents consume a lot of screen media, which exposes them to potentially harmful media messages that impacts their physical, mental, and social well-being. Read how some states are equipping students with skills to navigate a complex media landscape.Merging High School and College: The Early College High School Model
Six elements in statewide law and policy pave the way for effective programs that help more students thrive in college courses while they are still in high school.States Sketch ‘Portraits of a Graduate’
While their entry points and approaches to the work differ, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Washington have all drawn up profiles that many call the North Star of their state education systems.With New Diploma, Indiana Takes Step toward Remaking High School
As part of Indiana's high school transformation efforts, the state has adopted a new diploma framework with seals tied to college, career, or military pathways, offering students more flexibility and clearer outcomes.
read moreKentucky’s Homegrown Approach to Rethinking High Schools
Kentucky is using community-driven portraits of a learner to guide high school redesign, focusing on local flexibility, more relevant assessments, and vibrant learning.
read moreWashington State Board Seeks Shift to Mastery-Based Learning
Washington’s new Profile of Graduate anchors its push for mastery-based learning and new graduation requirements, driving more meaningful high school experiences.
read moreStates Convene to Advance High School Transformation
NASBE’s High School Transformation State Network (HSTSN) gathered last month in Indianapolis alongside partners from KnowledgeWorks and the Carnegie Foundation. Teams from California, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, and Washington convened to center student voice, collaborate across states, and consider how to reshape the high school experience and drive systems change. HSTSN’s Student Advisory Council […]
read moreSustaining Gains at the Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition
Better alignment in policy and practice can ensure that the skill boosts from pre-K persist throughout the elementary years.
read morePromoting Students’ Well-Being during the Transition to High School
Academic success in ninth grade requires supports for healthy social and emotional development.
read morePrioritizing the Measures of K-12 Success That Matter Most
State leaders can drive real system improvements by rewarding K-12 schools for helping students succeed after high school.
read moreFAFSA as a Pathway to Postsecondary Education
Learning from early adopters of universal FAFSA can help other states design and implement effective policies.
read moreSupporting Students in the Middle Grades
Academic success, engagement, attendance, and postsecondary preparation hinge on smooth transitions at the center of K-12.
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