How do some high schools produce graduates that consistently
achieve at high levels? Would you believe there's a set of proven
strategies that could help you deliver similar impressive results
and better prepare students for the world after high school? High
schools in the United States face a startling reality: many
graduates are unprepared for success in postsecondary studies or
for high-demand, well-paying jobs in a rapidly changing economy.
Although this situation is alarming, the high schools that have
embraced new ways of learning show us what is possible. Drawing
from his experience with the High Schools That Work initiative,
Gene Bottoms offers educators a path forward by urging them to
pursue bold goals and outlining bold actions for achieving those
goals. His vision is clear: replace the traditional model of
secondary education with one that engages students in a rigorous
curriculum that combines a solid academic core with intellectually
demanding career pathway courses. The notion that nearly all
students can achieve at high levels is borne out by numerous
examples of high schools-including those with traditionally
underperforming student populations-that have used key strategies
to help all students realize their potential. Bottoms explains the
root causes of the current shortcomings in high school education
and then specifies critical components of successful
transformation: Shared leadership; Powerful assignments-especially
in math, literacy, and career/technical education-planned and
executed by academic and career pathway teachers working together;
Strengthened connections between middle school and high school; A
redesigned senior year; and Comprehensive counseling and advisory
programs. Provocative and persuasive in its sense of urgency,
Tomorrow's High School offers proven and practical solutions to
finally make high schools a rich and rewarding experience for all
students, whatever their future college and career goals may be.
This book is a copublication of ASCD and SREB. It includes access
to nine downloadable appendixes.
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