The Center for Public Education, an initiative of the National School Boards Association, recently examined the research behind effective curricular strategies for promoting high school rigor. Acknowledging the point of view that high schools should produce “college and career-ready graduates,” and that “a rigorous curriculum” is the way to do so, the Center reviewed four strategies commonly used by school districts to strengthen the high school curriculum - Advanced Placement courses, higher-level math courses, Dual Enrollment programs, and Early College High Schools.
The resulting report acknowledged the positive gains of AP, dual enrollment, early college high schools, and higher-level math programs. However, it also raised a number of concerns, including the lack of challenging courses (e.g., thousands of U.S. high schools do not offer classes in Algebra II) and the availability of appropriate funding.
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Center for Public Education: Is high school tough enough: At a glance
Center for Public Education: Is high school tough enough: Full report
Center for Public Education: Is high school tough enough: References
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Center for Public Education: Is high school tough enough: Helpful resources for school boards
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