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…
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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…
Westhill High School’s Grade 9 Team is Calibrating for Success
Grade 9 team leads at Westhill High School took the opportunity to step into their students’ shoes and identify ways…
On-Track Coordinators Share New Strategies for Student Engagement & Executive Functioning
This year has shown that collaboration between educators is critically important as the pandemic has required us all to try…
RISE Network Releases Report on Remote and Hybrid Learning Data, Offers Recommendations for Real-Time Improvement
The Connecticut RISE Network, a nonprofit education support organization that partners with 10 public high schools and nine districts, today…
College & Career Readiness Spotlight on School Counselors!
Last week we celebrated National School Counseling Week, honoring the tremendous dedication, creativity and passion school counselors demonstrate every day.…
Protected: Dr. Chris Emdin Keynote and Q&A for Connecticut RISE Network 2021
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130+ RISE Educators Come Together for Fall Learning Sessions on Grading for Equity, Grade 9 and CCR
In a typical year, we look forward to November as a time when we come together in person and across…
Recommendation Letters and Beyond: College Admissions Officers Share Tips for Supporting Students through the Admissions Process
While many things are different this year, November and December still represent college application season. Many students are preparing to…