Student-Centered Learning: Dozier-Libbey Medical High School Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page January 29, 2014 DIANE FRIEDLAENDER In this report, the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education (SCOPE) explores student-centered learning practices at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School (DMHS) in California—a school serving predominately low-income students and students of color. Within just five…
Student-Centered Learning: City Arts and Technology High School Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page January 29, 2014 HEATHER LEWIS-CHARP AND TINA LAW City Arts and Technology High School (CAT) emphasizes a strong student-centered focus, student-based inquiry, self-reflection, student exhibitions and portfolio defenses, and ongoing professional development for teachers. CAT holds students to high…
Student-Centered Learning: Impact Academy of Arts and Technology Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page January 29, 2014 CHANNA MAE COOK-HARVEY With a distinct focus on personalization and student engagement, Impact Academy of Arts and Technology High School (Impact Academy) stands out as a unique learning environment when compared to neighboring comprehensive high schools.…
Student-Centered Learning: Life Academy of Health and Bioscience Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page January 29, 2014 NICKOLE RICHARDSON AND JOE FELDMAN At Life Academy of Health and Biosciences (Life Academy) in Oakland, California, student voice and choice drives every decision: what and how to teach, what structure will equip students and teachers…
College Readiness Meets Global Competence Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page January 13, 2014 KATIE BAYERL AND EVE GOLDBERG In 2003, Asia Society launched a network of schools with an ambitious, two-part mission: close the achievement gap for low-income and historically underserved secondary students, and address the growing opportunity gap between what American…
Progress and Proficiency: Redesigning Grading for Competency Education Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page January 01, 2014 CHRIS STURGIS How do you design grading policies that actually communicate academic performance to students and parents? As more schools and districts begin to develop competency-based pathways that allow students to progress based on demonstrated mastery…