Barr Foundation
Barr Foundation Grants:
"...The funds will be used to develop actionable implementation plans that transform existing public high schools into models that leverage the wider learning ecosystem to offer all students one or more of the following:
New England has done a good job for many students, but we believe we can do a great job for all. Innovative high school models that are responsive to students’ interests and needs, as well as the expectations of the world beyond the school walls, can help all students navigate a path to post-secondary success. These models can address readiness gaps and promote successful post-secondary transitions by utilizing an expanded definition of what it means to be college and career ready, and through a school design that offers a wide range of learning opportunities that align with that definition..."
"...The funds will be used to develop actionable implementation plans that transform existing public high schools into models that leverage the wider learning ecosystem to offer all students one or more of the following:
- Anytime-anywhere learning opportunities that enable students to participate in experiential learning and build social capital in the community; and augment the school’s capacity to provide comprehensive, holistic programs of study.
- Career development experiences that promote students’ awareness of their interests and options, and deepen student engagement in school through connecting the relevance of their coursework to their future plans.
- Early college experiences that expose students to the environment of post-secondary education and enable students to earn college credits while completing the requirements for their high school diploma.
New England has done a good job for many students, but we believe we can do a great job for all. Innovative high school models that are responsive to students’ interests and needs, as well as the expectations of the world beyond the school walls, can help all students navigate a path to post-secondary success. These models can address readiness gaps and promote successful post-secondary transitions by utilizing an expanded definition of what it means to be college and career ready, and through a school design that offers a wide range of learning opportunities that align with that definition..."
Barr Foundation