5 Things to Look For When Choosing a Great College-Prep High School
It's November, and we're already just about halfway through the school year. And if you're in eighth grade or the parent of an eighth-grader, it's time to start thinking about the right high school for next year. How did that happen so fast? It probably seems like just yesterday that you were buying glue sticks and backpacks to get ready for kindergarten. And now it's textbooks and bigger backpacks...and about time to think about what you and your family want in a high school--to get ready for success after graduation.
Making Every Moment Count: Sound Bites From a Personalized Classroom
When I first found out about personalized learning, I was intimidated. After all, I’m a teacher, not a techie. Personalized learning relies heavily on technology; students use a Chromebook that is assigned to them for the majority of their coursework. This was not my forte! However, once I saw it in action, I knew this was the type of teacher I wanted to become.
Personalized Learning: 4 Things That Are Sticking As We Start Year 3
Three years in, and I continue to be a believer in the power of personalizing the learning experience. After 10+ years working in traditional environments, I would never go back. However, not all things are sticking; in fact, some things aren’t, but that is for another blog post.
Megabytes, Maintenance, & Metrolyrics.com: USC Hybrid High Quarter 1 By the Numbers
As USC Hybrid High wraps up its first quarter this year, we want to give you a peek under the hood of our personalized learning model. Check out this infographic for a glimpse into USC HHS by the numbers, and add to the conversation by sharing some stats from your school.