high school
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It’s More Than Admissions: Rethinking NYC’s High School Diversity Problem
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Earlier this year, New York City’s public high school admissions process, long known for its complexity, wrapped its third year of major policy change since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Calls for more diversity and equity have played a critical role in driving these changes. Black and Hispanic students are consistently…
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Academic Stress in China: Coping with High Expectations in School Environments
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This piece, first published on May 30, 2014, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors. Most of us can probably remember feeling stress from school in grades 7–12. Thinking about college applications, exams, friendships, and expectations…
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Academic Stress in China: Coping with High Expectations in School Environments
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How do high school students cope with high expectations? A look at academic stress levels in China.
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Consequences of Juvenile Arrests on Education: How Law and Educational Policies Hurt More than Help
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Adolescents who are arrested are more likely to drop out of high school and to fail to enroll in a four-year college.
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Juvenile Incarceration: Are We Locking Away Our Nation’s Future?
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Incarcerated juveniles experience significant academic and social consequences compared to juveniles charged with similar crimes but not incarcerated.
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The GED Is Changing: Evidence Suggests GED Prep Courses Should Change Too
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Improved GED prep programs could significantly increase passage rates and college enrollment, suggests a timely and encouraging study from MDRC.
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Geek or Jock, Networking Skills Count
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A new study shows the ability to make social connections in high school translates to greater earnings later in life