When students take Algebra 1 matters. If high schoolers don’t pass the course by 9th grade, they’re unlikely to reach college-preparatory math in high school. There are too many courses to get through ...

This story first appeared in The Hechinger Report. There’s a school improvement model that has gotten consistent results in large schools, small schools, high-performing ones, low-performing ones, ...

Students are four times more likely to graduate from high school if they are on track in ninth grade. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign ...

Cody Bradley might have been a high school dropout without the 9th Grade Success program at Poudre High School. Instead, he’s on track to graduate on time next spring, working part time through an ...

Norwich Free Academy hosted its annual 9th Grade Career Expo, featuring 80 professionals from various industries. The event aimed to provide hands-on experiences and direct interaction with ...

Philly high school graduation rates sit below the national average. The program 9th Grade On-Track ensures participating students have a staff member to mentor them. 9GSN staff teams from high schools ...