Transforming Classrooms with the Support of Community: An Educator’s Reflections on Giving Tuesday
It’s not often you have to think about the impact and importance of giving, especially as a teacher. This year…
Category: RISE by 5 Strategies
On-Track Conferences Adapt for a New School Year
Over the past few years, all 10 RISE partner high schools have implemented on-track conferences to help students forge stronger…
Across the RISE Network, CCR Summer Programs Help Students Prepare for Postsecondary Success
Students from across the network pursued opportunities to plan for their postsecondary endeavors by participating in educator-led college and career…
Summer Bridge Gets Creative with Focus on Relationships
Across the network, all 10 RISE high schools implement summer bridge programs to provide rising Grade 9 students with the…
Manchester High School Grade 9 Students Prepare for College and Career through On-Track Conferences
We know effective college and career planning starts long before a student’s senior year. To prepare students for postsecondary success,…
Summer Melt Texting Campaign Grows, Improves
“Summer melt” occurs when students apply and earn admission to college, but fail to complete the enrollment process by hitting…
A Day in the Life of an On-Track Coordinator
By the time the first bell rings at 7:30am, I’m already busy! I’ve read and answered emails from teachers, connected…
New Summer Bridge Programs RISE Strategy Guide
We are proud to share our newest strategy guide focused on Summer Bridge Programs, which are no-cost, multi-week summer programs…
Naugatuck Summer Bridge Planning Engages Families and Middle School Educators
The start of a new calendar year brings a renewed focus and energy around goals and new strategies to reach…
Stamford’s Westhill High School Leads Network in Innovation Fund Earnings
Westhill High School may be new to the RISE Network this year but educators in Viking Country have already secured…
New College Visits Strategy Guide
Our success as a network stems from the innovative spirit and strategic efforts of educators collaborating within and across the…
Innovation in Action: Educator Innovation Fund
We are only a few months into the school year, and educators are already busy successfully launching projects on DonorsChoose.…