GRAD Partnership Names Thomas Kelly College Preparatory a Spotlight School
June 1, 2023, Chicago, IL – The GRAD Partnership is proud to announce its third spotlight school, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, a high school in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly College Prep was chosen for its efforts to increase student connectedness, providing multiple opportunities…
How Southeast Lauderdale High School Fosters Connectedness
May 31, 2023 On the heels of new CDC data underscoring the role of school connectedness in combating loneliness, Southeast Lauderdale High School (SEHS) provides an inspiring example of how schools can foster connections to improve student well-being and attendance.…
The Value of the GRAD Partnership Intermediaries
GRAD Partnership Intermediaries serve as catalysts for the implementation of sustainable student success systems for local schools and districts. Different kinds of organizations can serve as Intermediaries, including nonprofits, higher education centers, advocacy groups, and, in some instances, school districts.
Read MoreThe Value of the GRAD Partnership IntermediariesSpotlight School: Southeast Lauderdale High School
Southeast Lauderdale was chosen for its efforts to improve attendance and bolster graduation rates by fostering positive relationships between students and school staff, and encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities. By creating activities at school that students enjoy, students…
GRAD Partnership Names Southeast Lauderdale High School a Spotlight School
The GRAD Partnership is pleased to announce its second spotlight school, Southeast Lauderdale High School, in Meridian, Mississippi. Southeast Lauderdale was chosen for its efforts to improve attendance and bolster graduation rates by fostering positive relationships between students and school staff and encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities.
Read MoreGRAD Partnership Names Southeast Lauderdale High School a Spotlight SchoolNine Education Organizations Launch National Effort to Expand “Next-Generation” Early Warning/On-Track Systems
BALTIMORE – In May, nine education organizations announced the launch of the GRAD Partnership for Student Success, a national effort to implement and scale the use of high-quality on-track/early warning systems across middle and high schools. The new partnership comes as schools…
Elevating Educator Voices: Getting to the Heart of Student Success Systems
Recently, we’ve been sharing what we learned when we engaged over 300 teachers, principals, and district leaders across the country on what it takes to support middle and high school students. Through small group discussions and an online survey, we…
To Maintain High Expectations for our Students Amid a Crisis, Keep Their Needs at the Forefront
As schools continue to grapple with the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of students and educators alike, keeping students on track to graduate prepared for future success can feel nearly impossible. I experience that feeling here in Riverside County, as I know many of my colleagues across the country do. How can we possibly maintain high academic expectations for students while experiencing collective trauma? We can start by embracing student success systems that enable us to listen to and learn from one another.
Read MoreTo Maintain High Expectations for our Students Amid a Crisis, Keep Their Needs at the ForefrontElevating Educator Voices: Teachers Share Challenges, Needs in Wake of Pandemic
This summer, we engaged over 300 teachers, principals, and district leaders from across the country through an online survey and small-group interviews. We wanted to explore how familiar they are with student success systems, learn more about the systems districts…
Engaging Families for Student Success
By Patricia Balana, Managing Director, GRAD Partnership When chronic absenteeism surged during the pandemic in Albuquerque, New Mexico – as it did across the country – Manzano High School knew family engagement would be key for removing barriers to attendance.…