tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012-02-06:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond/179 2019-05-16T04:22:24Z Some of the biggest policy debates center on high school: college and career readiness, testing, dual enrollment, career-technical education, transitions to college and work. Explore them all here with veteran reporter Catherine Gewertz. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.79044 2019-05-16T04:22:09Z 2019-05-16T04:22:24Z

As the cost of college rises and students go deeper into debt, families are increasingly asking whether higher education is worth the cost. A new commission is tasked with helping to answer that question.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html As the cost of college rises and students go deeper into debt, families are increasingly asking whether higher education is worth the cost. A new commission is tasked with helping to answer that question. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.79013 2019-05-08T04:03:42Z 2019-05-08T04:01:51Z

Starting today, students who choose careers in the skilled trades have a nationwide event designed to celebrate their decisions.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Starting today, students who choose careers in the skilled trades have a nationwide event designed to celebrate their decisions. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78998 2019-05-01T19:35:58Z 2019-05-01T19:35:41Z

"Free college" proposals are multiplying like rabbits as Democratic presidential candidates jump on board with the idea. But these plans vary widely. And most don't make college "free."

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html "Free college" proposals are multiplying like rabbits as Democratic presidential candidates jump on board with the idea. But these plans vary widely. And most don't make college "free." tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78877 2019-04-11T19:23:45Z 2019-04-11T19:23:24Z

A new national campaign aims to offer young people something they often lack as they look for work: a network of connections to adults who can help and support them.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html A new national campaign aims to offer young people something they often lack as they look for work: a network of connections to adults who can help and support them. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78789 2019-04-03T04:01:06Z 2019-04-03T04:01:50Z

Though celebrated as a way to funnel young people into good jobs without the debt of a bachelor's degree, career technical education is not matching students with jobs that pay well and are most plentiful, a report says.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Though celebrated as a way to funnel young people into good jobs without the debt of a bachelor's degree, career technical education is not matching students with jobs that pay well and are most plentiful, a report says. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78721 2019-03-18T17:45:51Z 2019-03-18T17:46:47Z

Deans of admission at more than 140 colleges and universities pledged to abide by principles designed to reduce "excessive achievement pressure" in admissions and promote ethical character among parents and students.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Deans of admission at more than 140 colleges and universities pledged to abide by principles designed to reduce "excessive achievement pressure" in admissions and promote ethical character among parents and students. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78709 2019-03-15T18:40:01Z 2019-03-15T18:46:27Z

This week's huge college-admissions bribery scandal has spawned the first round of what will almost certainly be a mess of lawsuits attacking the integrity of the college admissions process. And already the first lawsuit, filed by two Stanford University students, has gotten weird.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html This week's huge college-admissions bribery scandal has spawned the first round of what will almost certainly be a mess of lawsuits attacking the integrity of the college admissions process. And already the first lawsuit, filed by two Stanford University students, has gotten weird. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78675 2019-03-13T04:10:18Z 2019-03-13T04:01:14Z

Most high school principals are grappling with hostile clashes between students and a swirl of other problems stemming from the political division and heated rhetoric during the Trump presidency, according to a new report.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Most high school principals are grappling with hostile clashes between students and a swirl of other problems stemming from the political division and heated rhetoric during the Trump presidency, according to a new report. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78692 2019-03-12T19:25:32Z 2019-03-12T19:58:53Z

Federal prosecutors charged 33 parents, along with two SAT/ACT administrators, an exam proctor, nine coaches and three organizers with involvement in a college admissions fraud scheme on Tuesday.

Sasha Jones Federal prosecutors charged 33 parents, along with two SAT/ACT administrators, an exam proctor, nine coaches and three organizers with involvement in a college admissions fraud scheme on Tuesday. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78611 2019-02-27T17:10:42Z 2019-02-27T17:29:48Z

The former Trump attorney and fixer testifies that Trump directed him to write threatening letters to prevent the release of the president's grades and SAT scores.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html The former Trump attorney and fixer testifies that Trump directed him to write threatening letters to prevent the release of the president's grades and SAT scores. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78532 2019-02-20T05:01:33Z 2019-02-20T05:01:25Z

More than 850,000 students are ready for college work by the end of 11th grade, a new report finds. So why not let them finish high school and begin college studies full-time?

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html More than 850,000 students are ready for college work by the end of 11th grade, a new report finds. So why not let them finish high school and begin college studies full-time? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78513 2019-02-13T23:22:55Z 2019-02-21T19:31:16Z

High school students often don't recognize the value employers might see in their life experiences. We, the adults in students' lives, have a role to play in helping them see and sell their strengths in job interviews.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html High school students often don't recognize the value employers might see in their life experiences. We, the adults in students' lives, have a role to play in helping them see and sell their strengths in job interviews. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78449 2019-02-05T22:47:45Z 2019-02-05T22:48:04Z

New data from the federal government show that dual-enrollment courses are an opportunity that's used disproportionately by white and Asian students, and students whose parents went to college.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html New data from the federal government show that dual-enrollment courses are an opportunity that's used disproportionately by white and Asian students, and students whose parents went to college. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78367 2019-01-24T18:02:29Z 2019-01-24T19:10:36Z

The U.S. high school graduation rate has risen yet again, to a new all-time high of 84.6 percent. But questions persist about what is driving the steady gain.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html The U.S. high school graduation rate has risen yet again, to a new all-time high of 84.6 percent. But questions persist about what is driving the steady gain. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/edweek/high_school_and_beyond//179.78238 2019-01-03T23:30:28Z 2019-01-03T23:32:12Z

On her third day in office, Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham fulfills a campaign promise by signing an executive order to dump the PARCC test.

Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html On her third day in office, Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham fulfills a campaign promise by signing an executive order to dump the PARCC test.