High School Connections
In her first 10 years at Education Week, Catherine Gewertz wrote primarily about urban education. She concentrated in this blog on the world of secondary schools, with a particular focus on the transitions into and out of high school. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: high schools.
College & Workforce Readiness
Measuring College Engagement, Achievement
An annual survey measures student engagement in college; a new brief offers states guidance on how to assess student achievement at their colleges.
School & District Management
Has it Become Easier to Get Into College?
A Stanford professor says all the hype about competitive admissions only applies to a select few schools.
Assessment
Stakes Rising in High School Exit Exams
New report finds the stakes are rising for high school exit exams.
College & Workforce Readiness
ACLU Sues Florida Over Poor Graduation Rate
The ACLU sues Florida over Palm Beach County's low graduation rate.
Federal
Literacy Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate
A literacy bill, introduced in the U.S. Senate, would funnel 40 percent of its dollars to the middle and high school levels.
College & Workforce Readiness
Interesting High School Tidbits From the States
Retroactive diplomas in North Carolina, tougher grad requirements in South Dakota, and interesting interpretations of who's a junior in Illinois.
College & Workforce Readiness
College-Attainment Data Widely Misinterpreted, Analyst Says
New paper raises questions about the interpretation of international college-attainment data.
Student Achievement
Ford Foundation Launches High School Initiative
The Ford Foundation announces a $100 million initiative to improve high schools.
College & Workforce Readiness
Better Preparation Needed for High School Teachers, Report Says
A report calls for specific types of preparation for aspiring high school teachers.
Federal
Big Strain, Big Expectations for Community Colleges
Can community colleges deliver on high expectations?
School & District Management
An Alabama High School Takes on Literacy
An Alabama high school focuses on teaching literacy in every subject.
College & Workforce Readiness
State Standards Are Lower, College Enrollment Is Higher
College enrollment hits an all-time high, even as concerns are raised about states' education standards.
School & District Management
Chicago School Closures: Little Academic Impact, Report Finds
Chicago school closures made no significant impact on student achievement, report finds.
College & Workforce Readiness
A Different Way to Cut the Dropout Rate: Make Graduating Easier
A Des Moines school board committee considers reducing credits needed for graduation.