6 Ways to Make Dual Enrollment Programs Equitable
May 23, 2019 by Kayla Patrick Dual enrollment programs — which are partnerships between school districts and institutions of higher education that allow high school students to enroll in college courses and earn college credit —…
How Civic Engagement and Activism Begin In the Classroom
August 02, 2018 by Chandler Nutall Civics education should happen early and often, because it affects our everyday lives. Whether you are watching the news on your television, listening to it on the radio, or checking…
Checking In: Are Math Assignments Measuring Up?
April 05, 2018 by Keith Dysarz Nearly every state includes measures of college- and career-readiness in their accountability plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act,…
The Power of Classroom Assignments
April 03, 2018 by Keith Dysarz Classroom assignment analysis is a powerful lens for viewing the day-to-day experiences of students. It provides hugely important insights into what teachers know and understand about college- and career-ready standards…
Getting Students Over the AP Finish Line: Hear From Schools Already Doing It
August 11, 2017 by Lynn C. Jennings, Ph.D In implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), states are choosing how to measure and hold schools responsible for how well high school students are prepared for success after graduation.…
Pairing Access With Supports to Boost Success in AP
July 26, 2017 by Nicolle Grayson This morning we published our new brief, “Systems for Success: Thinking Beyond Access to AP,” an in-depth examination of two high schools that are not only enrolling more traditionally underserved…
Systems for Success: Thinking Beyond Access to AP
July 26, 2017 by Ashley Griffin, Davis Dixon The national data are clear: more students of color are taking AP exams, but success rates for these students…
Systems for Success: Thinking Beyond Access to Advanced Placement
July 18, 2017 by Ashley Griffin, Davis Dixon When deciding to increase opportunities and participation in Advanced Placement, schools and districts often respond by eliminating prerequisites and opening access to these courses — so if any student wants…
Reprogramming Access to Robotics and STEM
April 13, 2017 by Samantha Bommelje Right now, thousands of aspiring young engineers and computer programmers across the world are tightening bolts and tweaking code in preparation for the big event: the FIRST Robotics Competition World…