‘This Academy Has Brought Out Leadership in ME’: Career Tech Programs Offer Head Start for High School Students

Los Angeles Unified has significantly expanded career-based learning in recent years.

East High School Shooting Dean Lawsuit Can Move Forward Judge Rules

A judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by a dean who was shot and injured in 2023 by a student at East High School can move forward to the evidence gathering stage.

Guiding High School Students Read Complex Texts

Teachers can guide high school students to to prepare to tackle complex texts before they even begin reading.

Student Shoots a Teacher at Texas High School Before Fatally Shooting Self, Authorities Say

Authorities say a 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself.

NC Principal Jason Johnson is a finalist for National High School Principal of the Year

Jason Johnson, North Carolina’s 2025 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year, is a finalist for the National High School Principal of the Year award, according to a National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) press release. Johnson, principal of Orange...

Communications High School Parents Student Led Strategy

Teaching high school students to write emails can support metacognition and helps them take the lead on communications with parents.

Georgia High School Students Will NO Longer BE Able to Use Cellphones in Class

Supporters of a recent Georgia bill to limit student cellphone use during the school day say it would reduce distractions and improve safety, while some students worry it could make communication harder during emergencies.

‘Mamma Mia!’ Performance Becomes a Symbol of Hope for a Denver High School That Could Face Closure

John F. Kennedy High could face closure for persistently low test scores. But students aren’t giving up. And the spring musical “Mamma Mia!” has

Next Phase of NYC Reading Overhaul? Schools Chief Wants to Help Struggling Middle, High School Students

NYC officials will expand literacy efforts to older students, as data shows many middle and high schoolers read below grade level.

Nearly Every State Funds Hands-on Job Training in High Schools, but Wisconsin IS Not One of Them

Whether students in Wisconsin have access to career and technical education courses largely depends on if their school district pays for them, and that's because the state is one of just five that doesn't dedicate funding to these programs in public schools.

Proposal for NYC AI-Focused Public High School Sparks Pushback

New York City students with a passion for STEM — and an interest in artificial intelligence — may soon have a high school dedicated to training “the next generation of technology professionals.” But families in Manhattan’s District 2 are pushing back against the proposal for Next Generation Technology High School, a ne…

Newark IS Banking on New Jersey’s Future in Film with New High School

A new Newark high school wants to prepare students for New Jersey's future in film and TV by training a new generation of "content creators, filmmakers, and digital entrepreneurs."

Texas Swim Team Raises Money for Hospitalized High School Custodian

A high school swim team in Texas raised nearly $20,000 to help their beloved school custodian after he spent months in the hospital.

How a Philadelphia High School IS Fighting AI Slop and Internet Lies

Through a student-powered initiative called Project FACTS, nine Kensington Health Science Academy seniors are teaching their classmates how to spot AI slop, medical misinformation, and political lies before they hit “share.”

Boston Public Schools Hits an All-Time High Graduation Rate

Boston Public Schools posted a record 81.3% graduation rate, with gains across all student groups. City leaders credited expanded supports and re-engagement efforts for the increase.

Philadelphia’s Small Themed High Schools under Threat as District Plans to Close, Consolidate Buildings

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington’s school closure and consolidation plan jeopardizes the future of its small, themed high schools. But some cite their costs as a concern.

Aspira to Close Two Chicago High Schools

The charter network, which is facing a multimillion-dollar budget gap, says it cannot run the campuses beyond April 3.

Beyond High School Should Colorado Consolidate Its Colleges

Consolidating Colorado’s public colleges and universities could save the state money, according to a new report.

Nearly Half of High School Students Now Use AI in College Search

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.

Lausd IS Now Accountable for High-Dosage Tutoring as Settlement IS Approved

The settlement comes after a lawsuit claimed only 60% of district students participated in virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From High School to Career: 6 CTE Trends to Track in 2026

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 into career paths.

A Low Stakes Public Speaking Game for High School Students

Almost 40% of Memphis High Schoolers Are on Track to BE Chronically Absent This Year

Memphis-Shelby County Schools say they will reduce chronic absenteeism this year, but there are progress disparities by school region and grade.

The Detroit School District Achieved Its Highest Graduation Rate Since 2008 Last Year

The rate was 83% in 2025, a nearly 5 percentage point increase over the previous year. It was the highest since the state started using its current measures in 2007-08.

These High School Students Are the Caretakers of One of America’s Dark Chapters

As the National Park Service removes references to slavery, Native American history, and LGBTQ rights under the Trump administration, these high school students help protect history at Amache.

Two Coveted Queens High Schools Wanted the Same New Building. Both May Get New Homes.

Two selective Queens high schools were competing for the same new building. Now they're both expected to get new homes, ending a 20-year wait for one of the schools.

‘WE Can BE Anyone WE Want’: Meet the Team Making a New Name for Philly High School Basketball

The Kensington Tigers, representing four local high schools, opened the season with 13 straight wins while building a new team culture, stressing academics, and boosting school morale.

Michigan High School Graduation Rate Reaches New High. Check Your School’s Rate.

The state on Friday released the latest Michigan high school graduation and dropout rates. The data show students are graduating at higher rates in Michigan.

Monarca Academy Expands to High School with Boost from $2 Million Grant

Monarca Academy plans to add ninth grade in the fall, boosting resources through a $2 million Lilly Foundation grant.

Weaving Conversation Skills into High School Art Class

When students’ hands are busy with a simple craft activity, they feel more comfortable moving from digital to face-to-face conversations.

District Leaders Want to Reinvest in Neighborhood High Schools

Philadelphia school leaders want to close several magnet schools and funnel more students into neighborhood high schools. But families say they oppose the proposal.

NYC Parents Call for Career Aptitude Assessment for High School

The Citywide Council on High Schools wants NYC to mandate career aptitude assessments for all ninth and 11th graders. But researchers say adults are still needed to interpret results.

Study Abroad High School

Studying abroad in high school can be a transformative experience, and there are many resources and scholarships available for students.

Purdue Polytechnic High School Close South Bend Campus

The decision to close Purdue Polytechnic High School’s South Bend campus could signal broader enrollment challenges for district and charter schools.

75K ‘Unauthorized’ Immigrant Students Graduate High School Every Year

Approximately 75,000 unauthorized immigrant students graduate high school annually, with 48% concentrated in California, Florida, New York, and Texas, facing increasing policy challenges that limit their post-graduation opportunities in work and higher education.

Shortridge High School Students Protest Ice Indianapolis

The protest at Shortridge High School capped a week of student demonstrations across Indianapolis to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Why Middle and High School Students Should Have Class Jobs

Adolescents crave purpose and autonomy—a set of classroom jobs can help.

Colorado Lawmakers Plan High School Graduation Bilingualism Endorsement

Colorado lawmakers say not enough school districts offer an endorsement to students who have mastered English and another language. A bill this year aims to change that.