8 Ways to Bolster Executive Function in Teens and Tweens
Middle school and high school students suddenly face more complex schedules, tougher academic work, and an expanding network of friends. How can we help them manage it all?
Debunking myths and supporting older struggling readers
The reasons that students remain struggling readers in middle and high school are frequently based on myths and misconceptions.
What I Learned in 23 Years Ranking America’s Most Challenging High Schools
Most students are capable of much more learning than they are asked to do
FAFSA Applications Fell After COVID — And For Many Incoming Freshmen, They Haven’t Recovered
A new study of FAFSA applications in California finds that freshmen haven’t recovered from an early dip due to COVID
Q&A: Why a Minnesota HS Counselor Is Sounding the Alarm on Declining College Applications, Pandemic-Fueled FAFSA Roadblocks and Teens’ Waning Interest in ‘Zoom’ Universities
Why a Minnesota high school counselor is sounding the alarm on declining college applications, pandemic-fueled FAFSA roadblocks and teens’ waning interesting in ‘Zoom’ universities
Make financial literacy a graduation requirement
Far too often students enter the world without any financial knowledge. Financial literacy should be a part of every child's education
High school students tend to get more motivated over time
Increasing students' sense of 'belonging' in school was one key way of increasing academic motivation
Student Survey: 1 in 4 High School Seniors Had Their Post-Graduation Plans Changed by the Pandemic
1 in 4 High School Seniors Had Their Post-Graduation Plans Changed by the Pandemic, Says Student Survey
Why are so many 12th graders not proficient in reading and math?
Why are so many 12th graders not proficient in reading and math?
PROOF POINTS: Even older teens benefit from catch-up classes
Even older teens benefit from catch-up classes. Long-term study of Israeli high school students finds higher incomes in adulthood