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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.

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Global Impact Teacher Receives 2021 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award

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20, 2021) – Scott Spohler, a science teacher at Global Impact STEM Academy, received the 2021 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award Friday morning. Every year since its inception, with the exception of 2020, one outstanding teacher has been recognized with this award.

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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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Poptential™ From Certell Offers Content on Tax Day for High School Teachers

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As Tax Day approaches, Poptential , a family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors media-rich content to teach key concepts about taxation in the United States. The day provides a great opportunity for teachers to discuss the history of taxation in the United States, and to show students how taxes impact buying power.”

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes. Data shows many students have untapped talents in high-demand fields–but lack exposure.

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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. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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High Schools Worldwide Partner with VHS Learning for Teacher-Led Online Classes

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Boston – Schools around the world and across the United States have launched partnerships with VHS Learning this year to provide their students with rich, engaging online courses in a variety of disciplines. This helps schools to better meet students’ interests, while combatting teacher shortages.”