College Readiness
After graduation, what next? Learn about preparing students for college admission and helping them stay in college once they get there.
Support for Students With Disabilities as They Head to College
A smooth transition from high school to college requires these students to understand the law and build critical self-advocacy skills.278The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.18.4kIn Schools, Are We Measuring What Matters?
The psychologist, researcher, and MacArthur Fellow Angela Duckworth believes that to make better decisions in our school systems, we need to rethink the way we measure student capabilities.6.5kThe College March
A celebration for high school seniors—most of whom will be the first in their families to go to college—as they submit their applications.12.9k8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
Ideas for developing students’ capacity to understand and use discipline-specific terminology and the language used in instruction.21.9kWill Ditching Calculus Make Math More Relevant?
Increasingly, statistics and datasets are in the air we breathe, and some renowned mathematicians say it’s time for K-12 math to reflect this new reality.1.4kTrue Grit: The Best Measure of Success and How to Teach It
Can you predict academic success or whether a child will graduate? You can, but not how you might think. When psychologist Angela Duckworth studied people in various challenging situations, including National Spelling Bee participants, rookie teachers in tough neighborhoods, and West Point cadets, she found: One characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success. And it wasn't social intelligence. It wasn't good looks, physical health, and it wasn't IQ. It was grit.6.8kA New Definition of Rigor
Rigor doesn't simply mean giving students more or harder work. Instead, it's the result of work that challenges students' thinking in new and interesting ways.6.5kHelping Students With Disabilities Understand Accommodations in College
High school educators can play an important role in preparing students to request accommodations in college.1.7kUsing Project-Based Learning to Prepare Students for Cutting-Edge Careers
Hoping to prepare high school graduates to solve complex, real-world problems, an Ohio STEM school found answers in project-based learning.712The Deficit Model Is Harming Your Students
Raise your underserved students' expectations by raising your own, and create a series of reachable, data-based goals, scaffolding your instruction and mitigating their fear of failure.4.1kTransition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators
Matt Davis has highlighted resources for parents, teachers, and administrators that can help students make the transition into elementary, middle, and high school -- and beyond.3.1kFailure Is Essential to Learning
To help these kids make the kinds of gains they need to master the Common Core, students must learn to receive feedback and also how to use it to improve.3.3kModernizing Career and Technical Education
As jobs increasingly require new skills, high schools revive programs that help students explore careers in the course of their studies.1.1kFostering a College-Going Culture in Elementary School
Enlisting the support of alumni and working professionals, a teacher encourages her second graders to start thinking about colleges and careers.657