How culturally responsive teaching prepares students for true success
Many schools have discovered that valuing traditionally underserved students' cultural and individual identities contributes to their long-term success.
Like a Sponge podcast: Sampling the future
How can high schoolers sample the future? This public Georgia high school has perfected a pathway program that leads to college, careers, and even stardom.
Like a Sponge podcast: Forget college prep. Start college now.
One small Texas early college high school manages to do what so many high schools try but fail to do: prepare all students for actual college success.
Like a Sponge podcast: The problem with high school
Most high schools have been using the same old playbook for more than a century. Why haven’t they caught up with the times?
What is an anti-racist school?
More schools are committing to rethinking their policies and practices through the lens of equity to ensure that all their students thrive.
How our schools are (and aren't) addressing race
A widely misunderstood legal theory has become ground zero for a political battle. One education scholar weighs in.
Why academic rigor is so important for your child
Long misunderstood, rigor teaches children an invaluable, lifelong skill: how to think deeply and solve problems.
Supportive learning environments are key for students’ success
Kids need a positive and safe school environment to thrive. Here's what to look for.
Is blended learning the future of school?
Now on the rise, this blend of online and in-person instruction may become the rule, not the exception, in classrooms.
7 ways schools can help teens suffering with mental health issues
Record-high numbers of U.S. high schoolers struggle with depression, anxiety, and suicide. Here’s how schools can help.
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