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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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4 essential resources for building research skills in high school

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As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in. Britannica School is user-friendly and comprehensive, which makes it an ideal tool for building student confidence in their research skills. Whether you are teaching U.S.

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Most high school grads feel their skills aren’t up to par

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Most high school graduates (75 percent) do not feel prepared to make college or career decisions after graduation, according to a survey from YouScience , a college and career readiness company. Aptitude assessments are still not widely available, but students feel they would be helpful to engage them in their learning.

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AVID has huge benefits for high school students

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public high schools has a positive effect on students’ social networks, psycho-social outcomes, and health behaviors. Academic tracking” is a common practice in high schools through which lower-performing students are clustered with others of similar academic achievement. The findings, published Dec.

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Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

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Los Angeles, CA As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for essential life skills has never been greater. Its advanced analytics track student progress whilesaving valuable preparation time. Compelling Content.

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SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills

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A nonprofit organization for career and technical education (CTE), SkillsUSA serves more than 413,000 middle school, high school, and college students and instructors nationwide. SkillsUSA competitions give CTE students real-world exposure to in-demand career skills, applied within authentic challenges and scenarios.

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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.