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Map: See the Top 100 Public High Schools in the Nation
The 100 highest-ranked high schools are spread across 22 states and the District of Columbia.
By Kelly Mae Ross May 10, 2018
College Admissions: Get a Step Ahead!
A Parent's Guide To Stem
This lively, 100-page guidebook provides everything you need to know to help your child get inspired, succeed in school and map a forward path in the STEM fields.
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What to Do If Your High School Doesn’t Offer AP Courses
Taking a course at a local college is one option for students who lack access to AP classes.
Kelly Mae Ross May 9, 2018
See Who Attends the Best Public High Schools
Rural areas are home to more than a third of medal-winning high schools, according to U.S. News data.
Kelly Mae Ross May 9, 2018
U.S. News Releases 2018 Best High Schools Rankings
Charter schools in Arizona topped the national rankings for the second year in a row.
Kelly Mae Ross May 9, 2018
Teachers: Use Mindfulness to Help Students’ Academics
Mindfulness may help teens decrease stress and increase attention, which may help improve classroom performance, one expert says.
Alexandra Pannoni Jan. 1, 2018
Adults Can Help Teens Manage Academics During Trauma
Students directly and indirectly affected by tragic events may suffer academically.
Alexandra Pannoni Dec. 18, 2017
Midyear Survival Tips for New High School Teachers
New high school teachers don't need to reinvent the wheel with each lesson, one teacher says.
Alexandra Pannoni Dec. 4, 2017
Help Teens Balance Jobs, College Apps During the Holidays
Parents can help high school seniors set boundaries with employers during the holidays so students have time for college applications.
Alexandra Pannoni Nov. 20, 2017
Parents: Ninth-Grade High School GPAs Matter
High schoolers who do well freshman year are more likely to graduate and attend college, a new report finds.
Alexandra Pannoni Nov. 13, 2017
High School Safety Includes Protecting Teens' Data
As the federal government warns school districts of hackers, families can take steps to help ensure their teen's data are secure.
Alexandra Pannoni Nov. 6, 2017
College Admissions: Get a Step Ahead!
A Parent's Guide To Stem
This lively, 100-page guidebook provides everything you need to know to help your child get inspired, succeed in school and map a forward path in the STEM fields.
Get the Guidebook