
High ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ was originally created during the Industrial Revolution as a way to train factory workers. Most high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs today still follow that original model — down to the daily bell schedule. But not all ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs are so old-fashioned. Some are implementing new teaching strategies that are quite effective. We’re sharing these techniques so all ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs and teachers may rethink outdated teaching methods and embrace more inclusive and effective methods.
What kind of high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ do we need in the 21st century?
This video is part of our Transforming High School project with articles, videos, Season 3 of our podcast, and tools to help parents and educators understand why high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ is the way it is — and all of the modern, research-backed ways it can change for the better. Discover what you think will work for your child and your ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ and share it with your child, teachers, the principal, the superintendent, and the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ board. When parents raise their voices, change really can happen.
Check out The ultimate guide to college and career readiness. College and career readiness is a fundamental part of every child’s K-12 education. Our guide provides practical insights to help you support your child’s path through high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ and toward a successful college experience and a rewarding career.
Find out more about Transforming High School
- Watch:The problem — and promise — of high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ
- Watch: Culturally responsive teaching is… good teaching
- Watch: The power of giving students voice and choice
- Watch: What if all students got accommodations?
- Read: How ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs can help overloaded teens
- Read: 7 ways ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs can help teens suffering with mental health issues
- Read: Giving students voice and choice
- Read: Understanding the power of project-based learning
- Read: How mastery-based pacing helps every student succeed
- Read: The most important class isn’t what you think
- Listen: The problem with high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ
- Watch: Documentary films and videos to help rethink high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ
- Listen: Podcasts to help rethink high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ
Thank you to Teacher Evelyn Lara for sharing her teaching strategy. Ms. Lara teaches at IDEA Frontier College Prep, which won a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ College Success Award.