Last Updated 7/25/00
Charter Schools This site provides information on funded charter
schools as well as technical assistance,
identification of model assessment practices in charter &
non-charter schools, research & evaluation, regional workshops,
& a national conference.
The Metropolitan Career and Technical
Center Portfolio displays the practices of a new kind
of public high school that integrates academic and applied learning.
"New American High Schools"
Award Winners
Secretary Riley honored 13 high schools for their "classroom
innovation, breakthrough instructional methods, imaginative use
of technology, & their ability to develop partnerships with
the community, parents & colleges." These 13 NewAmerican
High Schools include comprehensive high schools, academic magnets,
charter
schools, & redesigned vocational-technical schools. These
schools ensure that all students meet challenging academic standards
and are prepared to succeed in college & careers. They help
students acquire the communications, problem-solving, computer
& technical skills needed in today's rapidly changing, global
economy. For details, please see the press release. View "Virtual tours" of selected New American
High Schools from previous years.
| Marine Academy of Science & Technology, Sandy Hook, New Jersey | Michael E. DeBakey High School, Houston, Texas |
| Adlai Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, Illinois | Saunders Trades & Technical High School, Yonkers, New York |
| Greene JROTC Academy, Dayton, Ohio | Coronado High School, San Diego, California (see their report card to their community) |
| Newman Smith High School, Carrollton, Texas |
U.S.
News & World Report Outstanding
High Schools U.S. News reviewed 1,053 schools
and singled out examples that can serve as models of excellence
for communities across the nation.