9-12 High School

An esports program with clubs, courses, and competitive teams can increase students’ feelings of belonging in the school community.

Giving struggling middle and high school students opportunities to help others may ease some of the stress they’re feeing this year.

A smooth transition from high school to college requires these students to understand the law and build critical self-advocacy skills.

Middle and high school students suddenly face more complex schedules, tougher academic work, and an expanding network of friends. How can we help them manage it all?

If the goal is to develop lifelong readers, students need time in class to practice—and learn to enjoy—reading.

Emphasizing stoicism, toughness, and competition can leave boys without the emotional tools they need to thrive. How can we change course before the problem gets out of hand?

Five strategies that help middle and high school students form a community of learners in the virtual classroom.

An activity that encourages students to open up about a person close to them can bring a whole class together in profound ways.

When teachers take the time to build strong relationships with students, it sets the stage for productive learning.

Work that emphasizes students’ developing skills instead of a graded product reminds them to see learning as their goal.

Promoting relationships and a positive mindset toward learning has a bigger impact on students’ long-term success than raising test scores, new research shows.

Celebrating your middle and high school students' unique identities can bolster connections and improve performance in school.