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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