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…
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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…
RISE Network Releases Plugged In: Challenge Normal, Part II of Report on Remote and Hybrid Learning Data, Highlights Success Stories From COVID-19
Report details how educators innovated, learned and adapted during the pandemic to reach students where they were and how they…
Juneteenth and the Complexity of Celebrating Freedom
A few days ago, the American government officially declared Juneteenth a federal holiday. To say that this is a big…
RISE by 5 Reboot: Updated Framework of Network Focus Areas and Strategies
When we launched the RISE Network five years ago, we set out with the ambitious shared goal to ensure all…
The Journey to College and Career for Grade 9 Families
This spring, RISE invited Grade 9 families from all RISE high schools to participate in virtual family workshops in both…
Winter Learning Sessions Offer Bright Spots for Freshman Success and College & Career Readiness
Last month, we held Winter Learning Sessions to lift up promising practices and innovative responses to shared challenges. This year,…
Platt High School’s FAFSA Task Force is Helping Students Secure Financial Aid
Platt students and educators have been finding new ways to ensure high school seniors have the tools and resources to…