Successful
Students
A Second Chance to Soar
At Roberts, an alternative high school in Salem, Oregon, the focus is not only on boosting test scores but also on raising up the whole student—and the result is that academic success follows. Gains in math went up by double-digits and reading scores climbed 15 percent.
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Educators
Q & A: Reaching At-Risk Students Through ‘Real Talk’
Paul Hernandez is an assistant professor whose research focuses on sociology of education and social inequality. His work with educators in lower-performing schools has helped at-risk students to achieve academically, personally and attend college.
Read the Story »Engaged Families and Communities
How Family Involvement is Helping in Utah
As family involvement at Glendale Middle School increases, student behavior is improving. The school has seen a 50 percent drop in referrals for both bullying and fighting, with tardies and discipline referrals down by 30 percent.
Read the Story »Union-Led Reform
Oak Hill: Back from the Brink
Oak Hill Elementary School went from being one of the lowest-performing schools in North Carolina to boosting its student performance score by almost 20 points to over 65 percent. How? Dedicated staff, strong leadership and working with parents and community volunteers.
Featured Resource
Priority Schools Campaign Forum
Educators and committed partners from NEA’s Priority School’s Campaign gathered in New Orleans Nov. 10-12 for the Changes, Challenges and Collaboration Forum. Find the updated forum e-binder and get the summary report by clicking “view this resource” below.
