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High School Students Get Swag on Count Day
Tweet Share on Facebook September 10, 2012 CommentOnce a year, Detroit Public Schools pulls out all the stops to get students in their seats.
In 2010, the district enticed students with a total of $20,000 in Target gift cards. The prize for attendance in 2009: a shot to win a laptop, iPod, or 42-inch flat screen TV.
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High Schools Teachers Address Post-9/11 Stereotypes
Tweet Share on Facebook September 5, 2012 CommentSchools across the country will mark the anniversary of the September 11 attacks next week with memorials, moments of silence, and special lesson plans. Teaching high school students about 9/11 and its aftermath is a lofty task, as most students were not old enough to remember and understand the attacks, and many educators will need to wade through the emotions and stereotypes already woven into the narrative.
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'Magic Pen' Helps High School Teachers Dig Deeper Into Math Lessons
Tweet Share on Facebook September 4, 2012 CommentPretend you're a high school student getting your nightly Facebook fix. As you scroll through your news feed, what do you see? Photos, gossip, YouTube videos, and calculus homework.
Wait, what? Homework on Facebook?
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National Political Conventions Offer Teachable Moments for High School Students
Tweet Share on Facebook August 29, 2012 CommentDelegates, politicians, and journalists swarmed Tampa this week for the Republican National Convention. Next week, Democrats will follow suit in Charlotte, N.C.
While the conventions each have their fair share of flair—think balloons, confetti, and after parties—they also deal with some serious business as well.
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High School Grads in China, India Are Better Prepared for College
Tweet Share on Facebook August 27, 2012 CommentAs many U.S. school districts try to do more with less after a steady stream of funding cuts, lawmakers in India and China are making substantial investments in their public education systems.
China's investment in high school education rose from $4.1 billion to $13 billion between 2001 and 2006, an increase of 212.6 percent, according to a report released August 21 by the Center for American Progress and the Center for the Next Generation.
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High School Students Not Prepared for College, Career
Tweet Share on Facebook August 22, 2012 CommentNearly 1.7 million high school graduates took the ACT college entrance exam in 2012, testing their knowledge of four core subjects—English, math, science, and reading. But most of those students are not prepped for success in college or the workforce, according to a report released today by ACT, Inc.
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High School Teachers Are Key Resource for DREAMers
Tweet Share on Facebook August 20, 2012 CommentAn estimated 700,000 undocumented students, including 150,000 currently enrolled in high school, can now apply for deferred action under President Obama's executive order. As these students head back to school, teachers and administrators will be a key resource for teens seeking temporary protection from deportation.
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Teens Model Parents’ Eating Habits
Tweet Share on Facebook August 15, 2012 CommentBanning sugary snacks and sodas from school vending machines may help reduce obesity rates in teens and young adults, according to a study published online Monday in the journal Pediatrics, which tracked the weight and body mass indices of 6,300 middle school students in 40 states over a 5-year span.
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Skipping High School Can Lead to Fines, Jail for Parents
Tweet Share on Facebook August 13, 2012 CommentParents of students at Adrian High School in Michigan will face stiffer penalties if their teen skips school this year. The city's commissioners approved an ordinance last week that could potentially punish parents of absent teens with a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
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School Culture Can Contribute to Bullying of LGBT, Immigrant Students
Tweet Share on Facebook August 8, 2012 CommentJockeying for popularity and status within high school cliques can bring out the worst in teens. Students at the center of their social circles are often more likely to be bullies, and they tend to target teens they see as different or weak.
Immigrant students and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth typically fit that bill, and addressing bullying aimed at these students can require a different approach, experts said during a panel discussion on Monday at the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, hosted by the Department of Education and other government agencies.
