Highlander Charter School

Charter, Urban

Grades PK-12

Providence, RI

Education Equity

A high-needs school in Rhode Island helps close the achievement gap while preparing students for active citizenship.

Social and Emotional Learning
60-Second Strategy: Shout Outs
Nurture a positive, supportive atmosphere in your classroom with fun and fast peer shout-outs.
Education Equity
Building a Community of Learners—and Citizens
A high-needs school in Rhode Island helps close the achievement gap while preparing students for active citizenship.
Suzie Boss
Student Voice
Domingo: Somebody Just Like Me
When students see themselves reflected in their teachers, it shows them that they too can succeed.
Social and Emotional Learning
Morning Meetings: Building Community in the Classroom
Starting the day with this 15-minute activity helps students regulate their emotions and focus on the day’s learning.
Differentiated Instruction
Station Rotation: Differentiating Instruction to Reach All Students
Rotation stations allow students to learn in a range of modalities, while making differentiation manageable for one teacher.
Critical Thinking
Talking Politics: Valuing Different Perspectives
Students learn how to share and listen to opposing beliefs with empathy.