Summary of ideas related to improving instruction in high school.
This document offers descriptions of the eight elements of high school improvement:
* Rigorous Curriculum and Instruction
* Assessment and Accountability
* Teacher Quality and Professional Development
* Student and Family Supports
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Leadership and Governance
* Organization and Structure
* Resources for Sustainability
Most students report that dropping out of high school is a gradual process of disengagement that results in the lack of social or emotional connection to school. The good news is that the disengagement process can be reversed with more relevant, challenging coursework and individualized support from schools, educators, parents, and community.
In business, for example, 9 to 5 has been replaced by 24 by 7, as technology keeps us "always on" and our markets and workforces extend across every time zone.
To be productive global citizens, Americans need other skills that are less tangible, including greater sensitivity to cultural differences, openness to new and different ideas, and the ability to adapt to change.
Welcome to the Social Technology in Education Lesson Plan Wiki!
a place where teachers can share lesson plans integrating social tech into teaching and learning.
StudentEdge is a free online college and career planning resource center. It offers tools to help all high school students take ownership of the college planning process by letting them find scholarship money, prepare for exams, search for colleges, and explore career interests.
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