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.…
by Patricia Balana, Managing Director, The GRAD Partnership May 30, 2023 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,…
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…
April 27, 2023, Meridian, MS – 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…
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…
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…
By Catalina Cifuentes, Executive Director of College and Career Readiness, Riverside County Office of Education, California, and GRAD Partnership Advisory Council member As schools continue to grapple with the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of students…
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…
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.…
By Amy Szymanski, Secondary Transition and Workforce Development Consultant with the State Support Team Region 1/Ohio Department of Education and GRAD Partnership Advisory Council member Around the country, schools and educators are seeking new ways to help more students remain…