high school Archives

It’s time to rewrite math standards for the future–and to stop expecting AI to do it for us

April 12, 2026April 9, 2026 by Jill Diniz & James Tanton, SmartWithIt

$As we look ahead and begin to redefine math education, one thing is abundantly clear: AI won’t fix bad pedagogy.$

While nearly every industry is racing to integrate artificial intelligence, most schools are still teaching high school math the way it’s been done for decades--rooted in instructional material…

District Management

Sustainable change starts with educator voice

April 6, 2026 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University & the College of Westchester

When educator voice helps shape the work of their schools, change becomes a shared commitment to better outcomes for students.

School leaders everywhere are working to implement change--new initiatives, new instructional frameworks, new technologies, new approaches to student support.

School Management

5 secrets to stronger high school connections

March 31, 2026 by Tracey Widmann, McDowell High School

A comprehensive school communication system often means the difference between parents knowing they’re true partners and feeling left out.

I’ve been a principal for 14 years, during which time I served as the leader of an alternative school, an early college, and a large middle school. Through…

AI in Education

Student use of AI for homework rises as concerns grow about critical thinking skills

March 25, 2026 by Teach Strats Staff

Students are clearly embracing AI as a learning tool, but they’re also conflicted about what it means for their own learning.

Student use of AI for homework increased in 2025, even as more students are worried the technology may be harming their ability to think critically, according to a…

AI in Education

Nearly half of high school students now use AI in college search

March 4, 2026 by Teach Strats Staff

A new survey of high school students finds AI has growing influence on whether students go to college, where they apply, and what they study.

AI is transforming the way students discover, evaluate, and choose colleges, according to a national survey of more than 5,000 high school students conducted by education company EAB.

College and Career Readiness

From high school to career: 6 CTE trends to track in 2026

February 27, 2026 by Dirk Butler, NAF

States and employers are increasingly integrating CTE into broader workforce and talent development strategies.

Without a doubt, career and technical education (CTE) is priceless for high school students wanting to get real-world, hands-on job skills before they graduate and turn their interests…

College and Career Readiness

Building pathways to purpose: How we can empower students for an uncertain future

February 15, 2026February 9, 2026 by Dr. David Dimmett, Project Lead the Way & Lisa Dughi, NAF

Students who receive exposure to career pathways through district and community partnerships have a better chance of professional success.

One day, something clicked for Jacob Griffin's students. Mr. Griffin, a teacher at the NAF Academy of Engineering at Southeast Raleigh High School in North Carolina, found that…

College and Career Readiness

The end of one-direction career pathways: Why empowering students sets the best course for future success

November 24, 2025 by Nick Gross, Find Your Grind

Schools have the opportunity to help students identify their desired lifestyle, existing strengths, and possible career pathways.

When middle school students make the leap to high school, they are expected to have a career path in mind so their classes and goals align with their…

AI in Education

AI, CTE are key to preparing students for future careers

October 8, 2025 by ESchool Media Contributors

Rising educator confidence in CTE and growing urgency for AI tools that build--not bypass--students’ essential skills.

Educators are embracing AI and career and technical education (CTE) as keys to preparing students for their future after high school, according to the 2025 Savvas Educator Index…

College and Career Readiness

Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning

October 7, 2025 by Dr. Angie Haro, EdD, Education Service Center Region 19

Career-connected learning ensure that all students graduate prepared, inspired, and equipped to thrive in college and the workforce.

For nearly two decades, I’ve worked to improve teaching and learning with technology. And while the continuously evolving nature of technology has changed the trajectory of my career…

Literacy

Strengthening middle school literacy: What educators need to know

October 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Building middle school literacy doesn’t just improve test scores--it gives students the skills to succeed in every subject.

Literacy has always been the foundation of learning, but for middle school students, the stakes are especially high. These years mark the critical shift from learning to read…

District Management

Beyond AI: Human connection still drives school attendance

November 7, 2025August 28, 2025 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

When it comes to school attendance, showing up to school is a human decision driven by authentic relationships--not AI.

At ISTE this summer, I lost count of how many times I heard "AI" as the answer to every educational challenge imaginable. Student engagement? AI-powered personalization!

Teaching Trends

Why high schools should use teaching assistants

August 15, 2025 by Samuel M. Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Adopting teaching assistants could help reduce teacher workload and increase student outcomes--all positives for today's busy educators.

Exam scores always seem to go up. Whether it’s the SAT when applying for college or an AP score to earn college credit, competitive scores seem to be…

Literacy

4 tips to support the literacy needs of middle and high school students

August 8, 2025 by Teach Strats Staff

A new report underscores the literacy challenges of older students left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions to learning.

Today's middle schoolers continue to struggle post-pandemic to read and write at the level needed to successfully navigate more complex academic content in the upper grades and beyond.

AI in Education

Students are anxious about the future with AI–their parents are, too

August 5, 2025 by Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute

In an era when the college-going rate of high school graduates has dropped, AI appears to be heightening anxieties about the value of college

In a Spring 2024 Education Next article, I argued that, despite the conventional wisdom that students were all in on artificial intelligence (AI), many in high school and college felt…

Literacy

How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Cindy Walker, Birmingham Community Charter High School

What began as a literacy strategy to help students access grade-level texts turned into a catalyst for broader reading transformation.

By the time students reach high school, reading struggles are harder to hide--and harder to address. Unlike early grades where texts are simpler and foundational skills are the…

AI in Education

Bridging the language gap with AI tools every teacher can use

January 14, 2026July 22, 2025 by Nesreen El-Baz, ESL Educator

AI tools and supports could mean the difference between silent confusion and real understanding for English Learners.

AI tools aren’t a replacement for good teaching, but they offer powerful scaffolds. Teachers can differentiate, reinforce, and expand instruction, without needing to become language specialists.

AI in Education

How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class

July 15, 2025 by Mathias Muschal, Cardinal Ritter College Prep, Archdiocese of St. Louis

When students have opportunities to record their thoughts on video, they communicate effectively in a modern medium without turning to AI.

Like many teachers since the public release of ChatGPT, I’ve encountered frustration. For a lot of us, it has felt as though we are spending more of our…

College and Career Readiness

Middle and high school students need education, career guidance

July 10, 2025 by Teach Strats Staff

Students need early access to career education and opportunities that empower them to pursue their interests and strengths.

Students need more support around education paths and career options, including hands-on experiences, according to a new nationwide survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance.

College and Career Readiness

Teachers see online learning as critical for workforce readiness in 2025

July 7, 2025 by Teach Strats Staff

High school educators report at least half of their curriculum will focus on skills-based learning to prepare students for future success.

In an era where workforce demands and the needs of high school learners are rapidly evolving, a new survey by Penn Foster Group sheds light on how teachers…

AI in Education

My high school Spanish teacher taught me about the original AI–Authentic Interaction

June 16, 2025 by Becca Katz, Chalkbeat

When a teacher builds a face-to-face relationship with students , it is, as it turns out, just as impactful as many edtech tools and resources

As AI dominates the education zeitgeist, I think it’s time to highlight an effective teaching tool as tried and true as a Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil: high-quality IRL…

College and Career Readiness

Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

June 13, 2025 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

Diploma pathways appear to have helped more students who aren’t college-bound to graduate, but they also have created new issues.

When 18-year-old Edgar Brito thinks about what he’ll do in the future, mechanical engineering is high on the list. The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first…

aiEDU and The Rithm Project Partner to Infuse Human Connection into AI Literacy Through High School ELA Curriculum

June 11, 2025 by Teach Strats Staff

DENVER — The AI Education Project (aiEDU) and The Rithm Project are proud to announce a new partnership focused on ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Most students aren’t ready for life after high school

June 11, 2025June 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Too many classrooms still lack career-connected learning opportunities that help students see how their education applies in the real world.

Students are navigating a rapidly changing world with outdated tools and minimal guidance. We need urgent action to redesign how we prepare young people for life after high…

The AI Gap: Why Teachers Can’t Afford to Wait on the Sidelines

June 6, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Tired of talking about AI? That’s too bad. The technology remains the most impactful force in education. The challenge becomes ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

The best tools to create blended learning environments

May 28, 2025 by Lori Oldham, Park Elementary School

In a dynamic blended learning environment, the teacher is a facilitator of learning, mentoring and guiding students as they progress.

Thirty unique, energetic learners enter a bright, welcoming 4th grade classroom. The students’ academic levels span an incredible range--from kindergarten-level skills to almost high school-level proficiency.

Students with Special Needs

Crafting environments where students with autism thrive

May 29, 2025May 27, 2025 by Joie Laykoff, Fusion Education Group

Prioritizing clarity, consistency, and connection helps students with autism meet challenges and celebrate progress.

Recent public commentary about autism has brought new urgency to the conversation. Awareness alone isn’t enough--students on the spectrum benefit from environments where their needs are understood, respected,…

Innovation Insights

Alliant Credit Union Foundation Grants $108K to Boost AI and Digital Programs at Ridgewood High School

May 26, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation has awarded a $108,000 grant to Digital Leaders Now, the nonprofit that powers the Digital Leaders Academy ... Read more

AI in Education

Students learn the basics of AI as they weigh its use in their future careers

May 23, 2025 by Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat

On a recent Thursday morning, Michael Taubman asked his class of seniors at North Star Academy’s Washington Park High School: “What do you think AI’s role should be…

Innovation Insights

Trigg County Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Technology

May 19, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

May 1, 2025 by Ariel Gilreath, The Hechinger Report, Chalkbeat

Attitudes toward high school CTE courses--once thought of as classes for students who struggled--have improved significantly over the years.

In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom.

College and Career Readiness

How 3 districts reimagined high school and the future of work

April 29, 2025 by Laura Ascione

When districts implement student-driven learning and personalized pathways, high school students understand their strengths and aspirations.

If students are to graduate prepared to succeed as they pursue higher education or join the future-ready workforce, high schools must evolve--and innovative districts are ready to meet…

AI in Education

Can AI help reduce math anxiety?

April 24, 2025 by Laura Ascione

$A majority of students said they think math students may worry less about feeling lost in a crowded classroom with the help of AI.$

As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety,…

College and Career Readiness

SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Graham Celine, Intelitek

SkillsUSA students develop career skills and outperform peers not enrolled in a CTE student organization in seven essential areas.

The most effective way for students to learn career-ready skills in fields such as advanced manufacturing and robotics is by applying these skills in the context of authentic…

AI in Education

The human edge in the AI era

April 22, 2025 by Tara Chklovski, Technovation

Career survival now demands we continuously learn, embrace the discomfort of being beginners again, and boldly step into the AI unknown.

In the Future of Jobs 2025 report, the World Economic Forum predicts that 60 percent of jobs will require upskilling or retraining, or they'll be threatened. The skills we…

Student Well-Being

Growing challenges for school counselors impact student outcomes

April 21, 2025 by Teach Strats Staff

A new survey of school counselors reveals increasingly heavy caseloads, rising mental health demands, and growing resource gaps.

Middle and high school counselors juggle overwhelming caseloads, expanded mental health duties, and additional administrative burdens--all of which limit their ability to provide individualized support for students.

Online & Hybrid Learning

Unlocking potential: The power of online courses in our school

April 17, 2025 by Katie Kiniry, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy

An online learning site coordinator shares seven lessons she’s learned along the way--and how students have responded to flexible learning.

Our school has built up its course offerings without having to add headcount. Along the way, we’ve also gained a reputation for having a wide selection of general…

Digital Learning Tools

5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology

April 16, 2025 by Ashley Pursley, Anderson School District Five

Vocabulary instructional strategies, amplified through technology, help students strengthen their vocabulary and reading comprehension

In my work with middle school students, I’ve seen how critical that period of development is to students’ future success. One area of focus in a middle schooler’s…

College and Career Readiness

The power of goal setting: A skill for lifelong success

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by Phylicia Littleton, Pearson Virtual Schools

No matter the educational environment, clear goal setting helps students channel their energy in the right direction and outline objectives.

For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, refine their decision-making skills, and build momentum for the opportunities ahead.

College and Career Readiness

How CTE supports college and career readiness

April 4, 2025 by Megan Bottkol, Diamond Oaks Career Campus, Great Oaks

Career and technical education (CTE) isn’t just about learning skills—it’s about shaping futures and ensuring students have career readiness.

As a career and technical education (CTE) instructor, I see firsthand how career-focused education provides students with the tools to transition smoothly from high school to college and…

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