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YES Prep's Blueprint for Success YES Prep North Central, serving grades 6-12 in Houston, does whatever it takes to prepare students for college success. Tags: Integrated Studies, Project Learning, TX, Secondary/6-12	10/28/09	5
A Culture of Achievement A supportive and caring environment underpins a strict discipline program.	10/28/09	0
Hiring and Supporting Great Teachers In a school where students and staff alike give 100 percent every day, teacher support and a strong community are key.	10/28/09	0
A Commitment to Academic Rigor Project learning, integrated studies, and comprehensive assessment support academic rigor.	10/28/09	5
Philip Wright on Building Relationships YES Prep North Central's former principal talks about finding balance as an administrator and the importance of cultivating relationships.	10/28/09	0
Mark DiBella on How to Lead a Change YES Prep's school director discusses how to create a positive environment for everyone in the school community.	10/28/09	0
Chris Barbic's Vision for Education The visionary leader behind the YES Prep family of schools discusses the organization's origins and philosophy.	10/28/09	0
YES Prep Cultivates Parent Engagement The rigors of this college-prep education place demands on families, too. Tags: Comprehensive Assessment, parent involvement, Social & Emotional Learning, TX, Secondary/6-12	10/28/09	0
YES Prep Boasts a College-Bound Culture A focus on college preparation for all students helps get them to four-year schools. Tags: Integrated Studies, Social & Emotional Learning, TX, Secondary/6-12	10/28/09	0
Successful Team Teaching In middle school, teachers pair up in the classroom to integrate their subjects. Tags: collaboration and team building, curriculum planning, integrated curriculum, Integrated Studies, professional development, project planning, Teacher Development, teacher leadership, team teaching, TX, Middle/6-8	10/28/09	0