High Schools That Work

High Schools That Work

Redesigning the Ninth-Grade Experience: Reduce Failure, Improve Achievement and Increase High School Graduation Rates

by Gene Bottoms

The ninth grade is a crucial year that defines for many students whether they will continue toward high school graduation, further study and employment, or will become disengaged and drop out. This report outlines the key conditions of an effective ninth-grade experience, designed to engage more students in challenging high school academic and career/technical studies.

(08V06) 16 pages; 2008; $2.50; $2 each for 10 or more

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