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High School
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High school is a several year education program for children generally between the ages of 12 and 18. It usually (but not always) ends with a transition to college. High school focuses on a base of essential coursework in the core subjects (history, science, math, art, literature, etc.). High schools can be public or private and can offer different forms of diplomas, such as the AP or the IB.
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Free Global High Schools for High-Achieving, Low-Income Students
by Amy Yvette Garrou
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Calls for education equity and world-schooling opportunities are coming together in a surprising way: United World College high schools offer high-achieving, low-income students free global service-learning opportunities.
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Philadelphia's Trouble with Outsourcing Substitute Teachers
by Carrie Hagen
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The School District of Philadelphia has outsourced substitute teaching services to a private company to cut costs, but still struggles to fill absentee openings. Learn why this deal isn’t helping kids get a better education.
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Thank Your Mentor on January 21
by Brianne Keith
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Take some time on Thank Your Mentor Day to show gratitude to the role models in your life. Read on to learn more about the benefits of mentorship.
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Giving a Presentation? Here Are 5 PowerPoint Alternatives
by Jamie Martin
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PowerPoint was revolutionary when it came out (in 1990!), and it remained the only tool of its kind for many years. But now there’s a whole crop of programs that can help you make beautiful and informative slideshows and video presentations.
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Are Colleges Doing Enough to Recruit Low-Income Students?
by Amy Yvette Garrou
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A recent study has found that lower-income students are not attending college at the same rate as their peers from higher-income families. What are colleges doing to recruit low-income students, and is it enough?
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Colleges Shouldn’t Have Access to Applicants’ Disciplinary Records [Opinion]
by Amanda Morris
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Breaking rules in high school can cause problems for some college applicants. Noodle Expert Amanda Morris argues that admissions officers should not have access to students' disciplinary records.
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From Meditating to Making: How Design Helps Students Cope With Stress
Two researchers from Parsons conducted a study about the effect of design and language on high school students' stress levels. Here’s what they learned.
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Noodle App of the Month: Gojimo (December 2015)
by John Dodig
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The Noodle App of the Month series helps you find out about the latest and greatest education tools. Read on to learn about Gojimo, our pick for December 2015.
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We Put STEM First — And This Is What Happened [Opinion]
by Dr. Aaron Smith
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In the five years since rolling out a STEM-centric curriculum with a career prep component, this administrator has seen his students’ engagement and achievement grow. Learn more about how one high school is getting kids on the path to jobs.
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How to Cultivate Independence During the College Application Process [Opinion]
by Randall Bedwell
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You want your child to get into a good college, but you don’t want to do the work for her. Learn how to encourage independence but still lend a helping hand with this advice.
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7 Tips to Become a Best-in-Class Presenter
by Maryann Aita
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Like all public speaking, class presentations can be daunting and scary. Take a deep breath, and check out these tips from Noodle Expert Maryann Aita.
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#AceTheACT With These 7 Strategies for a Successful Essay
by Karen Berlin Ishii
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The ACT essay — though still optional — has gotten longer and more complicated. And it’s so new that guidebooks haven’t yet been updated with up-to-date advice. Noodle Expert Karen Berlin Ishii offers these 7 tips to help you earn a top score.
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For Dyslexic Test-Takers, the New SAT Is Even Worse
by Kyle Redford
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The new SAT arrives in March 2016, and it won’t be an improvement for students with dyslexia and other reading-related challenges. Read how the College Board’s revised test creates another hurdle for students with learning disabilities.
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5 Great Books to Inspire Your High Schooler Before College
by Alanna Schubach
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As seniors begin to look towards college after the winter break, they may be feeling a mixture of excitement, curiosity, and trepidation. If you’re looking for gift ideas to help them on their journey, check out these five surprising recommendations to find one that will appeal to your teen.
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