/high-school High School en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/reading-interventions-for-older-students-may-be-missing-a-key-component/2024/10 Many older elementary and middle school students still struggle with foundational reading skills. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/reading-interventions-for-older-students-may-be-missing-a-key-component/2024/10 /teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 A Maine high school has piloted a new class called Election Year, where students dive deep into campaign politics. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:05:14 GMT /teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 /leadership/inside-the-no-limits-mindset-of-the-new-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/10 Tracie Anderson Swilley, a high school principal in South Carolina, was awarded the title for the 2024-25 academic year. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:49:13 GMT /leadership/inside-the-no-limits-mindset-of-the-new-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/10 /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-a-district-put-struggling-students-in-regular-algebra/2024/10 In de-tracked classes with specially trained teachers, some struggling students saw their performance accelerate. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:04:31 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-a-district-put-struggling-students-in-regular-algebra/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-6-things-every-new-high-school-teacher-should-know/2024/10 A veteran educator offers practical guidance in a letter to a first-year high school teacher. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:12:46 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-6-things-every-new-high-school-teacher-should-know/2024/10 /leadership/heres-how-many-high-schoolers-are-transgender-and-how-theyre-faring-in-schools/2024/10 For the first time, national data show how many high school students identify as transgender or gender-questioning. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:37:58 GMT /leadership/heres-how-many-high-schoolers-are-transgender-and-how-theyre-faring-in-schools/2024/10 /leadership/students-feel-less-connected-to-school-heres-why-that-matters/2024/10 There's a body of research that points to a number of benefits when students feel close to people at school. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:33:43 GMT /leadership/students-feel-less-connected-to-school-heres-why-that-matters/2024/10 /teaching-learning/a-marine-science-program-in-a-surprising-place-shows-students-new-career-options/2024/09 It's hard to find teachers for STEM subjects, but a school system in a landlocked state has found a way to make it work with marine science. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:41:55 GMT /teaching-learning/a-marine-science-program-in-a-surprising-place-shows-students-new-career-options/2024/09 /teaching-learning/how-should-high-school-change-these-districts-may-have-the-answer/2024/09 By supporting learning that takes place outside the classroom, districts—and states—are starting to rethink an age-old institution. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:03:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-should-high-school-change-these-districts-may-have-the-answer/2024/09 /teaching-learning/how-do-todays-high-schoolers-fare-as-they-enter-adulthood-view-the-data/2024/09 As graduation rates begin to stabilize, data show some hopeful signs for young people. But experts warn of a disconnect between high school, college, and careers. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:02:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-do-todays-high-schoolers-fare-as-they-enter-adulthood-view-the-data/2024/09 /teaching-learning/the-high-school-handoff A new series examines how high school is evolving to reflect changing pathways to degrees, credentials, and the workforce. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-high-school-handoff /teaching-learning/students-at-this-high-school-do-internships-its-a-game-changer/2024/09 A superintendent challenged his high school to get half of seniors engaged in learning outside the building. 69´«Ã½ responded. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/students-at-this-high-school-do-internships-its-a-game-changer/2024/09 /teaching-learning/ai-gets-math-wrong-sometimes-how-teachers-deal-with-its-shortcomings/2024/09 Teachers discussed how they handle the technology’s errors—and sometimes, use these flaws to their advantage. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:45:09 GMT /teaching-learning/ai-gets-math-wrong-sometimes-how-teachers-deal-with-its-shortcomings/2024/09 /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-so-they-dont-exclude-english-learners-from-core-courses/2024/09 Data from two states show that certain English learners tend to have less access to core academic courses they need to graduate. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:16:01 GMT /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-so-they-dont-exclude-english-learners-from-core-courses/2024/09 /leadership/meet-the-3-finalists-for-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/09 All three finalists spoke about the need to lift up their peers. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:27:33 GMT /leadership/meet-the-3-finalists-for-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/09 /leadership/how-peer-mentors-can-ease-the-transitions-to-middle-and-high-school/2024/09 Advice on how to build peer mentor program. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:27:10 GMT /leadership/how-peer-mentors-can-ease-the-transitions-to-middle-and-high-school/2024/09 /leadership/high-school-athletes-can-profit-from-brand-deals-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/08 Student-athletes in most states can cash in on their name, image, and likeness while still in high school. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:06:41 GMT /leadership/high-school-athletes-can-profit-from-brand-deals-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-a-district-used-the-biliteracy-seal-to-expand-language-instruction/2024/07 The St. Paul public schools in Minnesota has seen success in its Karen language program. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:18:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-district-used-the-biliteracy-seal-to-expand-language-instruction/2024/07 /teaching-learning/video-how-a-state-seal-of-biliteracy-inspired-this-district-to-teach-a-new-language/2024/07 Minnesota's seal of biliteracy program has resulted in one district creating a Karen language program and assessment. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:51:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-a-state-seal-of-biliteracy-inspired-this-district-to-teach-a-new-language/2024/07 /leadership/why-educators-need-to-better-understand-what-drives-kids-cellphone-addictions/2024/07 As more school and day-to-day tasks are completed on smartphones and computers, teens struggle to manage their screen time. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:32:46 GMT /leadership/why-educators-need-to-better-understand-what-drives-kids-cellphone-addictions/2024/07 /leadership/when-social-media-and-cellphones-are-lifelines-to-kids-who-feel-different/2024/07 Like it or not, social media is an important venue for teens to find community and hone their identities. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:22:33 GMT /leadership/when-social-media-and-cellphones-are-lifelines-to-kids-who-feel-different/2024/07 /leadership/its-ok-to-not-be-on-your-phone-an-18-year-old-on-teaching-cellphone-etiquette/2024/07 Whether it's asking permission to take a photo of someone or dimming a screen in a movie theater, kids need lessons in cellphone etiquette. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:59:54 GMT /leadership/its-ok-to-not-be-on-your-phone-an-18-year-old-on-teaching-cellphone-etiquette/2024/07 /leadership/how-one-principal-stays-connected-by-teaching/2024/07 The head of a Bronx high school took on a class to reconnect after the pandemic. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:09:19 GMT /leadership/how-one-principal-stays-connected-by-teaching/2024/07 /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 Leaders at this Florida high school have "learned to be flexible" to improve graduation rates. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:25:56 GMT /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 /teaching-learning/can-taylor-swift-get-students-to-love-poetry/2024/06 A college professor will train middle and high school teachers on how to use Swift's lyrics in their curriculum. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:32:53 GMT /teaching-learning/can-taylor-swift-get-students-to-love-poetry/2024/06 /teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-have-gotten-their-dignity-back-at-this-high-school/2024/06 A state partnership involving 16 schools aims to ensure that students with disabilities spend more of their time in mainstream classrooms. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:54:56 GMT /teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-have-gotten-their-dignity-back-at-this-high-school/2024/06 /technology/4-things-to-know-about-ais-murky-ethics/2024/06 Teachers and high school students see plenty of ethical gray areas and potential for long-term problems with AI. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:18:52 GMT /technology/4-things-to-know-about-ais-murky-ethics/2024/06 /teaching-learning/cellphones-turned-my-teaching-career-from-awesome-to-exhausting/2024/06 A former high school teacher shares how his students' increasing reliance on cellphones drove him out of the classroom. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:37:56 GMT /teaching-learning/cellphones-turned-my-teaching-career-from-awesome-to-exhausting/2024/06 /teaching-learning/fundamentally-changing-the-conditions-for-teaching/2024/06 A specialized STEM program builds in more planning time for teachers. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:40:51 GMT /teaching-learning/fundamentally-changing-the-conditions-for-teaching/2024/06 /policy-politics/should-voters-decide-what-schools-teach/2024/05 Californians may vote to require a new high school finance course. Critics argue it sets a bad precedent. Thu, 30 May 2024 21:13:40 GMT /policy-politics/should-voters-decide-what-schools-teach/2024/05