Relationships Fuel Network Growth, Innovation, and Improvement
For 10 years, RISE Core Network schools have served as demonstration sites for high school innovation and network improvement, showcasing…
Category: Grade 9 Success
RISE Network Launches New Partnership with AmeriCorps to Launch On-Track Mentor Program
The RISE Network today announced a new partnership with Serve Connecticut and AmeriCorps to launch its innovative On-Track Mentor (OTM)…
New Year, Fresh Start
For students, the first day of school is rarely just another day. It’s the culmination of a summer filled with…
In Pursuit of Progress: How Change Ideas Drive Improvement Across the RISE Network
Across the RISE Network, schools use the R-I-S-E improvement cycle to test new ideas and drive meaningful change for their…
Learning, Leading, and Leveling Up: Worcester Tech at the Grade 9 Symposium
When Worcester Technical High School’s Dean of Students, Edward Walker, first traveled from Massachusetts to RISE’s Grade 9 Symposium in 2023, his goal…
From Risk to Readiness: How RISE Strategies Bring Student Success Systems to Life
The RISE Network helps schools do something powerful: use data in real time to respond to student needs with creativity,…
Learning Brief Showcases Benefit of Summer Bridge Programs for Students
For many students, the transition from middle to high school can be overwhelming and intimidating. There are new buildings and…
Cross-School Collaboration is Key at RISE Network Convening
In a previous blog, we shared how the RISE Network Convening put students in the spotlight, involving them and centering…
Diving into the On-Track Coaching Evaluation: A Conversation with the Report’s Author
On-Track Coaches (OTCs) are youth mentors in RISE’s Core Network schools. They work one-on-one with a caseload of up to…
RISE Network Report Reveals Success of On-Track Coaching Strategy in Supporting Students
The RISE Network is releasing a new study, the On-Track Coaching Evaluation Report, demonstrating the efficiency of the On-Track Coach…
Network-wide Convening Empowers Educators and Engages Students
As educators settled into their seats at the RISE Network Annual Convening, they were greeted by a video about how…
Brien McMahon High School Hosts Freshman Focus Network Educators for a Day of Learning
RISE has been partnering with our Core Network schools for years, learning how to best leverage data, continuous improvement, and…