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…
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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…
McMahon’s Data Team Responds and Evolves During Distance Learning
A week into distance learning this spring, Brien McMahon High School’s Assistant Principal, Jackie Aarons, knew that getting teams of…
RISE Educators and Counselors Find Success with Innovative Postsecondary Planning Supports
In the face of COVID-19 school closures, RISE counselors worked together to expand summer melt texting campaigns to serve over…
RISE Grade 9 Students Reflect on the Importance of OTC Connections
The high school transition can be challenging for freshmen. Learning a new building, navigating a new school culture, making friends,…