What’s next for the RISE data tools?
As a high school teacher, I often struggled with keeping track of all my students, their assignments, and all the…
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Connecting Data to Strategy
This year, RISE implemented Strategic Data Calendars (SDCs) to identify key moments when school teams should leverage specific data to…
The RISE Network Welcomes Two New Board Directors
The Connecticut RISE Network today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors, welcoming two new Directors. Dianna Wentzell, Ed.D.,…
Offering Grade 9 After-School Programming to Help Students Stay On-Track
There are many ways to support students as they work to stay on-track or get back on-track in their courses.…
Brien McMahon High School Rises to the Challenge
One of the most important, yet complicated steps in students’ plans to attend four-year and community colleges, and many trade…
Westhill High School Builds a Youth Development Culture with Grade 9 F3 Mentoring Program
Khanisha Moore, On-Track Coach at Westhill High School in Stamford, CT knows the importance of helping students stay on-track in…
RISE Partners with Hartford Public Schools on Freshman Success
Founded in 2016, the RISE Network has collaborated with hundreds of educators to strengthen the Grade 9 experience and postsecondary…
Unveiling the New and Improved Postsecondary Tracker
As a learning and improvement network, we constantly ask ourselves: “What can we do better or differently in order to…
RISE Network Fall 2021 Convening Focuses on Equity-Driven Continuous Improvement
Over the past five-plus years, educators across the network have embraced shared goals and strategies through the RISE by 5…
Introducing New RISE Team Members
We continue to enhance our amazing RISE team with wonderful individuals who bring diverse experiences, incredible knowledge and skills, and…
The RISE Network Partners with the State of Connecticut to Increase Free Application for Federal Student Aid Rates
Schools Participating in the 2021 FAFSA Challenge Collectively Increased Their Completion Rates With 42 Percent Exceeding Their 2020 Rates by…
RISE Network Welcomes Christina Y. Ellington as Chief of Programs and Network Success
The Connecticut RISE Network (RISE), announced today Christina Y. Ellington as the Chief of Programs and Network Success. In this…