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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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Kenneth C. Griffin Donates $2 Million to Nonprofit Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program to Strengthen South Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

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By investing in students and teachers, we are building a stronger future for our community. Each of us has a story of how a teacher has changed our lives, said Ken Griffin in February 2023 alongside his initial gift to Achieve Miami. Learn more at www.achievemiami.org.

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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 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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New Survey Reveals Teachers’ Concerns About College and Career Readiness Among Students

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Teachers are not very optimistic about their students preparedness for the future, regardless of whether their students are going to college or directly into the workforce, according to new research from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup.

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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. Thirty percent of the class of 2023 graduates were unaware of available career and technical education (CTE) programs.