High schools' secrets for success: identifying at-risk students
Reaching out to struggling students at all grade levels may be an important strategy for helping all kids succeed.
High schools' secrets for success: high expectations for all students
Conveying a belief in students' ability to achieve underlies many of the best practices high schools use to help students get to college and succeed once they get there.
Elizabethtown High School: Focus on the future
Elizabethtown High School's recipe for success includes access to advanced classes, the expectation that every student can go to college, and lots of support outside of class, from Saturday tutoring to a place to do laundry.
Newbury High School: Tiny but mighty
At College Success Award-winning Newbury Junior and Senior High School in Newbury, Ohio, a close-knit community, opportunities for enrichment, and individualized support drive student success.
The benefits of living on campus in college
Wondering whether or not your child should live in the dorms freshman year? Research shows there are academic benefits to living on campus in college.
How students can benefit from randomly assigned college roommates
Some schools, like Duke University, are no longer letting incoming freshmen choose their first college roommates. Here's why.
A parent's guide to saving for college at every stage
It's never too early or too late to set aside money for your child's college education. These expert tips will help.
How student fitness affects brain function
Kids' physical fitness has been definitively tied to improved academic achievement — and some schools are starting to take notice.
The middle school parents’ guide to saving for college
It's not too late to start a college savings plan — or to increase the amount you’re already setting aside. Here are 9 smart tips for getting started.
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