High School Redesign: Tools for Policymakers
"Innovative State Strategies for High School Redesign"
Published May 2006
According to researchers, high school redesign can reduce the achievement gap, increase graduation rates, improve access to postsecondary education and, ultimately, help students succeed as economically secure adults.
"Costs of New High School Designs"
Published March 2006
What are the costs to schools, students, communities and states to create smaller school environments that better meet the needs of students, parents and communities? Included are state policy options that may help support successful creation and operation of smaller or redesigned high schools.
"No Child Left Behind Act and High School Reform"
Published December 2005
The No Child Left Behind Act presents both opportunities and challenges for states that are working on high school reform agendas. It is important that states understand how the NCLB requirements, sanctions, incentives and resources apply to recent and ongoing state policy for high school initiatives.
"State Legislation and High School Reform"
Published July 2005
In recent years, states have considered policy options to improve high school performance, including increasing the relevance of the high school curriculum; improving the connections between high school and college; and improving the high school dropout rate. This publication outlines legislation enacted during the 2002 to 2005 state legislative sessions that specifically addresses high schools.
"Effective High School Reform: Research and Policy That Works"
Published July 2005
Research shows that successful high schools provide rigorous academic coursework, relevant learning opportunities, and meaningful relationships with adults. This publication examines research about what works for high school students and what works at the state policy level to improve high school performance.
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"A Picture of High School Redesign: Eight Great Schools"
Published July 2005
Great high schools incorporate rigorous academic coursework, relevant learning opportunities, and meaningful relationships with faculty to personalize the high school experience for their students. This publication examines eight innovative public high school designs, including schools within a school; Early College high schools; career academies; technology-based schools; science- and math-focused schools; arts-focused schools; internationally focused schools; and virtual / online high schools.
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