6 questions to ask your child's school about STEM
To find out how your child's school is teaching STEM subjects 鈥� and to encourage the school to make STEM a priority 鈥� start by asking these six questions.
Straight-A students in remedial classes 鈥� unprepared by their high schools to succeed in college
High schoolers do the hard work to reach their dream of attending college only to find themselves in remedial classes because high school left them unprepared.
When "only the best" backfires
Why the most competitive high school may not be right for your teen.
Getting students of color hooked on STEM
The SMASH program, which has links to UC Berkeley, Stanford, and other top universities, strives to close the STEM achievement gap.
Why is algebra so important?
Algebra is known as a gatekeeper subject, so when should your child take it?
Ten ways to jump-start college planning
Help your child take the right steps to prepare for college 鈥斅爏tarting now.
Data science learning opportunities for teens
Is your teen interested in a career or college major involving data science? Here are six great ways for your teen to learn about this growing field.
What are data literacy and AI literacy 鈥� and why are they important skills for K-12 students?
Other countries have already made data literacy and AI literacy part of their K-12 curriculum. Here's what U.S. parents need to understand about these urgently needed skills.
A glimpse into data science classes
Many schools are offering data science classes, which can be a great way to prepare for college and career.
How a failing high school became a national model for CTE education
Arroyo Valley High School faced many of the usual challenges of big public schools in low-income communities. Their rigorous career academies transformed the school 鈥� and the students.
Cracking the code on STEM success for Black and brown students
Project Lead The Way enables kids, regardless of background, to set goals and build careers in STEM fields.
How one high school turns career dreams into practical pathways
How one Kentucky high school helps students dream big and jumpstart their future.
How culturally responsive teaching prepares students for true success
Many schools have discovered that valuing traditionally underserved students' cultural and individual identities contributes to their long-term success.
Like a Sponge podcast: Sampling the future
How can high schoolers sample the future? This public Georgia high school has perfected a pathway program that leads to college, careers, and even stardom.
A brilliant way to teach advanced English
This IB English teacher has developed a surprisingly simple way to teach complex literary analysis.
Like a Sponge podcast: Forget college prep. Start college now.
One small Texas early college high school manages to do what so many high schools try but fail to do: prepare all students for actual college success.
The power of giving students voice and choice
When students get a say in what they learn and how to show it, they become more deeply involved in their education.
Innovations that will outlast the pandemic
During the pandemic, educators found amazing ways to reach students. Some of those innovations are so great, they鈥檙e here to stay.
What if all students got accommodations?
Legally every child with a learning disability receives accommodations, such as extra time on tests or access to audiobooks. But this innovative school gives them to all students.
Tracking each student's path to graduation
Learn how this high-performing high school works with every student on a 4-year plan and uses data to track each student鈥檚 progress.
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