Oakland Unified School District Case Study: Oakland International High School
Julie Kessler explores the successes and challenges of opening a new International High School in Oakland based upon the Internationals model.
Julie Kessler explores the successes and challenges of opening a new International High School in Oakland based upon the Internationals model.
Ash Vasudeva demonstrates the promise and challenges of converting McClymonds High into two small schools that share an existing campus.
Diane Friedlaender and Kenneth Montgomery take a look at EnCompass' unique educational philosophy, which bases the school's culture and instructional program on “four life spirals.”
Diane Friedlaender and Kenneth Montgomery use the turnaround of Elmhurst Community Prep to illustrate small school reform strategy.
Kenneth Montgomery uses ACORN's success to highlight the community's role in launching schools and the promise of “re-incubation” for overcoming tremendous challenges.
Rebecca Pringle discusses ways that unions are collaborating with parents, communities, school districts, and students to improve education and address inequities in educational opportunities for poor and minority students.
Diane Friedlaender follows ASCEND’s development over time and shows how the school has refined its original design to strengthen its instructional program.
This brief SRN report focuses on a reform effort taking place in ten school districts in California that are planning a comprehensive system of multiple pathways in high schools.
Ken Montgomery et al. explore Milwaukee's unique reform approach that applies both a portfolio strategy and managed instruction.
This report documents eight phases of the Austin Independent School District’s High School Redesign Initiative, conducted in partnership with SRN at Stanford University.