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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

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In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom. Alabama state law previously required students to take at least four years each of English, math, science and social studies to graduate from high school. Is it worth my time?

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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Key points: Light-touch, low-cost interventions focused on attendance can pay dividends Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism For more news on student success, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub One surefire way to support student success?

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How 3 districts reimagined high school and the future of work

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Forward-thinking educators in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools are reimagining what high school looks like, restructuring the workday, moving from grading systems to competency-based systems, and prioritizing personalized learning pathways.

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The cure for the school attendance crisis? Family support and a sense of belonging

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Students are missing school at record-high rates–not because they dont want to be there, but because significant barriers are blocking the door to get in. Because the long-term consequences of absenteeism can devastate a childs academic future , keeping students in the classroom cant be left to the schools alone.

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Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success

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Work-based learning partnerships are not just an add-on to the high school experience; they’re a transformative element that can lead to remarkable success. Consider the case of Sarah, an EHS student who spent part of her school day working at an advanced manufacturing organization.

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More high school grads are rejecting 4-year pathways

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This paradigm shift highlights a growing sentiment among recent high school graduates, who are increasingly questioning the value of pursuing a conventional four-year college degree and exploring alternative pathways. A breakdown in student-educator communication may be a factor behind the lack of CTE program awareness.

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How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse

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John Dewey High School senior Jayla Mallette had an unusual request for her teacher after 9 p.m. Jayla and her peers at the Brooklyn school were collaborating on a design to repurpose the Kingsbridge Armory, a hulking landmark in the Bronx that has fallen into disrepair. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.