On-Track Culture Strategy Strand Empowers Educators
On October 2, 36 educators from across the RISE Network of schools participated in an On-Track Culture Strategy Strand. This…
Category: Grade 9 Success
Staying On-Track and Combating the Q2 Slide
As we move through November, we approach a critical moment for our Grade 9 students and schools: the “Quarter 2…
RISE’s Grade 9 Symposium Generates New Energy, Strategies, and Mindsets
School may be out for summer, but for a dedicated and enthusiastic group of educators, their work is just beginning.…
Year Two of the Freshman Focus Network Closes with a Celebration of Learning
Previously, we shared how the FFN provides actionable strategies to support students through the Grade 9 transition. Midyear, we checked…
Data Hub Educator Spotlight: Joshua Hall
Previously, we shared a blog about RISE’s history with data tools and their use with our network of educators, followed…
Educators Embrace Bravery and Continuous Improvement at Spring Convening
Bravery was the theme of the day at RISE’s Spring Convening, where educators from across the network came together to…
Shared Experiences: A Roundtable with RISE Network Coaches
At RISE, a key element of our school partnerships is the coaching support provided by members of our Freshman Success,…
The RISE Network Data Hub: An Innovative Solution Built on Educator Collaboration
Previously, we shared a blog about RISE’s history with data tools and their use with our network of educators. In…
Educators Share Student Success Strategies During Cross-School Collaboratives
Networks for school improvement are critically important to spreading highly effective practices. Too often, educators work in silos within their…
Freshman Focus Network Schools Use Conditions for Success to Guide Improvement
Grade 9 on-track performance is highly positively correlated with on-time high school graduation and postsecondary access and success. Through the…
RISE Data Hub Enables Continuous Improvement and Supports Student Outcome Goals
Imagine being a high school principal about to welcome 500 new Grade 9 students with little information about which students…
Student Experience Comes Full Circle in Future Forward Friends Mentoring Program
The high school transition can be challenging for freshmen. Learning a new building, a new school culture, making friends, and…