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…
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RISE Network Receives Carnegie Foundation Spotlight on Quality in Continuous Improvement Work in Education
The Connecticut RISE Network, a statewide non-profit organization co-founded by Dalio Philanthropies, today announced it is the recipient of The…
RISE Network Educator Innovation Fund Reaches more than $60k and 110 Projects Funded for Creative Solutions to Distanced Instruction
These educator-led projects supporting student learning and engagement in distance and hybrid instruction were made possible by the RISE Educator…
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…
Beyond Graduation: Ensuring All Students Graduate with a Meaningful Postsecondary Plan
This year, more than 3,000 students are scheduled to graduate from RISE Network high schools. However, we know that a…
OTC Check-ins: There’s an App for That
The work of an On-Track Coordinator (OTC) is important and complex. Each of the 60 students they support is unique…
RISE Network Educators Secure More Than $30k in Supplementary Resources for Creative Projects During Distance and Hybrid Learning
New Haven, CT (September 23, 2020) – In response to new challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19 and the shifts to distance…
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…
RISE Back-to-School Tips for Students and Families
As we welcome students back to school, we are excited to share resources and tips that may support families and…
Reflections on a Summer of Network Learning
Over the course of our Summer of Network Learning, virtual RISE Network gatherings convened over 100 educators. RISE educators from…
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…
Summer Melt Campaign Supports More than 1,800 Students to Enroll in Colleges, Universities and Pursue Career Goals, Fall 2020
New Haven (September 1, 2020) – The Connecticut RISE Network, a community of public high school educators working together to help…