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The Challenge |
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The 21st century is placing new demands on schools and students that many school organizations and traditional instructional practices are not well equipped to meet. Performance expectations among adults and students in our urban schools are too often far below the standards set by states and districts. The reasons are many, the solutions complex, but research, policy and public dialog are clear about the outcome—we need to reach farther—change the ways we organize and practice the art and science of schooling. Thirty years of experience in public education has taught us that there is no magic bullet—yet there is much we can and must do. |
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Mailing Address: Model Secondary Schools Project, LLC PO Box 1684 Bellevue, WA 98009-1684
Fax: 888-734-7304 |
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Contact Information |
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Environmental Complexity | Systemic and Personal Integrity | Interconnected Systems | Accountability for Performance | Changing Traditions | |
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Through the Model Secondary Schools Project our efforts have primarily focused on urban public schools with high poverty student populations and low student performance. Topics we frequently address include: · School and district reform strategies, · 21st Century Skills & Learning · Leadership and leadership development, · Initiatives to improve instructional practice at the district, school and classroom levels, · Technical assistance and coaching for the design and development of new and reconstructed schools that include small schools, small learning communities, 9th grade academies and professional learning communities.
The work we have done with schools and districts has been supported in a variety of ways including federal aid programs, local funds and private foundations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. |
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Resources |
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About this website: The links at the top of the page provide additional information about the Model Secondary Schools Project. Links on the left lead to a variety of resources we have found helpful in our work with schools and districts, as well news and information related to design and development of schools to prepare students for the 21st Century.
If you experience any difficulties with this site please let us know email MSSP |
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Model Secondary Schools Project Working with schools and districts to ensure our urban students have the 21st Century schools they deserve. |
