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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
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Teacher and kids talking in group

A Culture of Achievement

A supportive and caring environment underpins a strict discipline program.

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Teachers meeting together in the lounge

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.

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Math teacher explaining a concept

A Commitment to Academic Rigor

Project learning, integrated studies, and comprehensive assessment support academic rigor.

10/28/09
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Phil Wright

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
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Mark DiBella

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
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Chris Barbic

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
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Parent-teacher conference with student

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
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Boy telling assembly his acceptance to Yale

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
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Two teachers in front of class giving a lesson together

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
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