High Schools That Work An evidence-based design for improving the nation’s schools and raising...

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High Schools That Work An evidence-based design for improving the nation’s schools and raising student achievement

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High Schools That Work

An evidence-based design for improving the nation’s schools and raising student achievement

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Mission

Prepare high school students for both postsecondary education and a career by having students complete a solid academic core and either an academic, a career/technical, or a blended concentration.

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Major Goals

Raise achievement to national average

Blend college-preparatory studies with career/technical studies

Advance policies and leadership initiatives

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Key Practices for Accelerating Achievement

High expectations Career/technical

studies Academic studies Program of study Work-based

learning

Teachers working together

Students actively engaged

Guidance Extra help Keeping score

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Key Conditions for Accelerating Achievement

Organizational structure District and school leadership School board commitment Superintendent and board member

support Flexible schedule

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Recommended Curriculum

At least four English courses At least three math courses At least three science courses At least three social studies courses At least four courses in planned

career/technical concentration or additional course work in math & science, humanities, or blended concentration

At least two courses in related academic and career/technical fields

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Meaningful Senior Year

At least three academic courses One high-level math or science College-prep language arts

Project Research paper Product or service Oral presentation

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The Research

Raise student performance Increase percentages of students

who met achievement goals Gains in student achievement

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Some Results

More students taking higher-level courses More students meeting performance goals Career/technical students outscore similar

students on achievement tests Improved attendance, graduation rates,

and postsecondary enrollment Decreased dropout rates and discipline

referrals

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Data Collection and Use

Measure seniors’ achievement Survey students’ experiences Study transcripts Survey administrators, teachers,

and counselors Survey graduates

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Benefits to Students

Improves thinking Improves academic and

career/technical knowledge & skills Connects high school and future Encourages preparation for next

goal

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Benefits to Teachers

Gain confidence in helping students complete challenging studies

Create rigorous curriculum Plan professional development

aimed at raising achievement

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Benefits to Principals

Strengthen leadership skills Use incremental planning process

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Benefits to Schools

Receive data to base decisions Improve communication among

faculty and staff, students, parents, employers, colleges

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Benefits to Educational Reform

States adopt new long-term strategies

School leaders and teachers learn they can raise achievement of all students

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Benefits to Community and Nation

Raises student communication, math, science, and technical skills

Increases earning potential Raises bar of achievement


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