The Big Blur: An Argument for Erasing the Boundaries Between High School, College, and Careers —and Creating One New System That Works for Everyone
This paper argues for a radical restructuring of education for grades 11–14—by erasing the arbitrary dividing line between high school and college—to open opportunities for the learners our current systems leave behind. We make the…
American Rescue Plan Funds Can Transform Education for Young Adults
The recently passed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides states with an unprecedented opportunity to use federal stimulus funds for innovative new educational programs supporting students who have fallen behind—including the millions of high school…
Teaching and Learning in the Era of the Common Core: The Students at the Center Series eBook
Teaching and Learning in the Era of the Common Core: The Students at the Center Series eBook Students at the Center explores the role that student-centered approaches can play to deepen learning and prepare young…
Launching Early College Districtwide: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's "College for All" Strategy
Launching Early College Districtwide: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's "College for All" Strategy This paper documents critical design decisions, operational approaches, and lessons learned from the first year of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District’s work to create…
Reinventing High School: Six Journeys of Change
Reinventing High School: Six Journeys of Change This is an in-depth look at six high schools that are transforming the way we think about secondary schooling. This is an in-depth look at six high schools…
Lessons from the Lone Star State: Designing a Sustainable Financial Model to Expand Early College High School in Texas
Lessons from the Lone Star State: Designing a Sustainable Financial Model to Expand Early College High School in Texas Texas is a national leader in creating early college high schools, an innovative small school model…
Bringing Off-Track Youth Into the Center of High School Reform: Lessons and Tools from Leading Communities
Bringing Off-Track Youth Into the Center of High School Reform: Lessons and Tools from Leading Communities Leaders in high school policy and practice confront the dual challenge of significantly improving their graduation rates while simultaneously…
Dollars and Sense: How "Career First" Programs Like Year Up Benefit Youth and Employers
Dollars and Sense: How "Career First" Programs Like Year Up Benefit Youth and Employers Despite earning a high school diploma or GED, millions of young people across the United States are stuck. Unable to continue…
A Policymaker's Guide to Early College Designs: Expanding a Strategy for Achieving College Readiness for All
A Policymaker's Guide to Early College Designs: Expanding a Strategy for Achieving College Readiness for All The best way to prepare young people to succeed in college is to provide them with substantial college experiences…