School Reform at Lunch

The following website describes the Breaking Ranks Model of High School Reform.

http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/hischlrfm/datdrv_hsrfm.pdf
Key points include:
1) Ensure students have access to rigorous, real-world instruction.
2) School is restructured into small learning communities.
3) Develop staff capacity to systematically use data for equity, accountability and instructional improvement.
4) Implement collaborative leadership strategies that engage staff, students, parents and community to support the school and student success.