‘Diplomas Now’ Program – Keeping At-Risk Youth From Dropping Out

From @educationweek: The Diplomas Now model, spreading in cities across the nation, uses an early-warning system to identify potential dropouts and offers intensive social support to help students make it through.

Check the link below for full article.

Education Week: ‘Diplomas Now’ Offers Potential Dropouts Lots of Help

75 Million Children Worldwide Do Not Attend School

“75 million children worldwide do not attend school or have access to a teacher — and most of them are girls.”

Man…we have a lot of work to do. Check out this article from @edutopia

A World Summit on Education Innovation

What Is the Best High School In the Country?

According to US News and World Report, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia is the best high school in the United States. Check out the article below to see the full list.

Virginia High School Is Best in the Nation – US News and World Report

OMG, You Mean I Can’t Facebook at Work? – High School Connections – Education Week

Would you really turn down a job that has “No Facebook” policy?! Check out this article from EdWeek.

OMG, You Mean I Can’t Facebook at Work? – High School Connections – Education Week

America’s Top Science, Math, and Tech Students Honored

From @teachermagazine – Individual students and teams won between $10,000 and $50,000 in math, science, and technology competition.  

Teacher Magazine: Nation’s Top Math, Science Students Honored

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship (@I4RC)is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC.

“The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life‐long mentorship.”–IRC

Poetic Troubled Teens

Cool article from @edutopia about troubled teens getting a chance to express themselves poetically.

Troubled Teens Explore Their Artistic Side