A New Architecture for High School Learning
State leaders should retire the Carnegie unit and open the door for high school designs that ensure learning is engaging, relevant, experiential, and competency based.
May 2023
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Volume 23, No. 2
How Rhode Island Increased the Value of a High School Diploma
New graduation requirements aim to align with college admission standards and address inequities in college and career readiness.
We the Media: Stepping Out on the Public Square
Communications folks can help your board develop media relationships that will lead to better reporting and a keener understanding of the board's policy decisions and initiatives.
NCOSEA Voice: Understanding the Why behind Rules Governing State Board Business
New laws require interpretation and construction.
Access to Data Is Key to Navigating High School and Beyond
Surveyed students report being at sea on postsecondary options and the progress they are making toward their goals.
Merging High School and College: The Early College High School Model
Six elements in statewide law and policy pave the way for effective programs that help more students thrive in college courses while they are still in high school.
From the President’s Pen: Diving Deep into What Makes an Amazing High School
There are wonderful, student-centric high schools in every state. My advice is to find them, visit, and probe into what they are doing well.
High Schools That Matter
This issue of The Standard reimagines the high school experience, illuminating the data, policy reforms, and engagement with students, families, and educators that must align to make redesign possible.