High school

Proposed Course Requirements, Testing System, and Teacher Supports Announced

April 25, 2008 -- WAYNE – A suggested framework for preparing every New Jersey student for college and the workplace was unveiled today, the result of a multi-year study on improving high school education in the state.

Hoboken High School, New Jersey: Photo by Wally Gobetz    » read more »

April 15, 2008 -- TALLAHASSEE – Florida Governor Charlie Crist today announced Florida’s participation in the American Diploma Project Network, a nationwide movement designed to improve preparation of high school students for the 21st century workforce. The Governor’s announcement came after discussing the benefits of participation with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.

“Florida has a proven record of improving student performance across all grade levels,” Governor Crist said.“By working collaboratively with other states, we can maximize our efforts on behalf of our students.”    » read more »

01 April 2008 -- A new report says only about half of all students in the 50 largest U.S. cities graduate from high school.

According to a study released Tuesday by a research center and a group of education advocates, the city with the worst drop-out rate was Detroit in the midwestern state of Michigan, where only one quarter of students graduate from 12th grade.

Only one quarter of Detroit students graduate from 12th grade: Photo by Lauren (CC)

In New York City and Los Angeles, California about 45 percent of all students receive a high school diploma.    » read more »

Two-day Hawai`i robotics competition focused on science, technology, engineering and math education, critical thinking, problem solving

March 29, 2008 -- HONOLULU – Hawaii high school robotics teams have demonstrated their exceptional talents and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math during the past two days at the inaugural 2008 NASA/BAE Systems FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition held at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa ’s Stan Sheriff Center.

Hawaiian High School Students Partipating in the Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition    » read more »

Early college high schools, small high schools will benefit students in 21st century economy

LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today joined Pontiac area leaders on a tour of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital to discuss how the state can help Pontiac Public Schools create new high schools that will connect students in the district to a college education and good- paying jobs.    » read more »

New tools to help school districts improve academic performance and help students prepare for college

January 15, 2008 -- SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced the launch of a new voluntary testing program aimed at improving student achievement at the high school level. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is launching a new program that allows all interested public school districts to test freshmen and sophomores with the EXPLORE and PLAN ACT pre-tests.    » read more »

January 08, 2008 -- PRATTVILLE – Alabama Governor Bob Riley began his push to increase funding for Alabama’s distance learning initiative at a high school in Prattville today, and tomorrow he will be visiting high schools in Semmes and Gurley.

The tour comes as the Governor prepares the education budget he will present to the Legislature in February. The distance learning initiative – called ACCESS – is working to connect students to new learning opportunities and deserves a funding increase, Governor Riley says.    » read more »