15 Tips for Getting Students Focused on College and Careers

15 Tips for Getting Students Focused on College and Careers

By Jennifer Barnett
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Last year, Childersburg High School in Talladega, Ala., embarked on an initiative to make students more college- and career- ready. As a teacher at Childersburg, I'm proud to be involved in this college and career program, which requires bold action, targeted initiatives, and a fresh approach to teaching and learning. And the program is working so far.

We've found that students at Childersburg High School want to be at school. This year, since we've increased our focus on careers and college, dropouts have declined 86 percent. Tardiness has declined 19 percent, and more than 80 percent of students are involved in clubs, sports, and other school organizations.

Here are 15 ways we've created a college- and career-focused culture at our school. Which ones might work in yours?

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