Redesigning High School: 10 Features for Success. Brief
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| Title: | Redesigning High School: 10 Features for Success. Brief |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Linda Darling-Hammond, Matt Alexander, Laura E. Hernández, Cheryl Jones-Walker, Contributor, Learning Policy Institute |
| Source: | Learning Policy Institute. 2025. |
| Availability: | Learning Policy Institute. 1530 Page Mill Road Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Tel: 650-332-9797; e-mail: info@learningpolicyinstitute.org; Web site: https://learningpolicyinstitute.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Stuart Foundation |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | High Schools, Evidence Based Practice, Educational Change, Educational Environment, School Safety, Culturally Relevant Education, Student Centered Learning, Performance Based Assessment, Teacher Education, Family Involvement, Participative Decision Making, Family School Relationship, High School Students, Student Needs, Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning, Restorative Practices, School Community Relationship, Empathy, Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development, Cultural Awareness, Active Learning, Inquiry, Service Learning, Internship Programs, Access to Education, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Feedback (Response), Educational Quality, Tutoring, Teacher Expectations of Students, Teacher Collaboration, Teacher Student Relationship, Faculty Development, Home Visits, Community Schools, Student Participation, Student Leadership, Personal Autonomy |
| Abstract: | It is increasingly clear that the factory-model secondary schools we inherited from a century ago are not designed to educate the next generation to face today's challenges. Many educators are seeking to develop new models, recognizing that the assembly line structure of these schools was not designed for the strong relationships, deeper learning opportunities, and equitable outcomes we need today. This brief provides an overview of 10 evidence-based features of effective redesigned high schools, aligned with the guiding principles of the science of learning and development (SoLD): (1) positive developmental relationships; (2) safe, inclusive school climate; (3) culturally responsive and sustaining teaching; (4) deeper learning curriculum; (5) student-centered pedagogy; (6) authentic assessment; (7) well-prepared and well-supported teachers; (8) authentic family engagement; (9) community connections and integrated student supports; and (10) shared decision-making and leadership. The report on which this brief is based can be found at https://www.redesigninghighschool.org/. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED678945 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | It is increasingly clear that the factory-model secondary schools we inherited from a century ago are not designed to educate the next generation to face today's challenges. Many educators are seeking to develop new models, recognizing that the assembly line structure of these schools was not designed for the strong relationships, deeper learning opportunities, and equitable outcomes we need today. This brief provides an overview of 10 evidence-based features of effective redesigned high schools, aligned with the guiding principles of the science of learning and development (SoLD): (1) positive developmental relationships; (2) safe, inclusive school climate; (3) culturally responsive and sustaining teaching; (4) deeper learning curriculum; (5) student-centered pedagogy; (6) authentic assessment; (7) well-prepared and well-supported teachers; (8) authentic family engagement; (9) community connections and integrated student supports; and (10) shared decision-making and leadership. The report on which this brief is based can be found at https://www.redesigninghighschool.org/. |
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