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On Track to Career Success

Co-Designing with Students: Learnings from the On Track to Career Success Project This paper highlights: • The three elements of the OTCS framework that have guided collaborations with school partners: This paper will be of value to educators, funders interested in systemic educational reform, workforce providers, researchers, higher education leaders, and other community-based partners. The […]

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Baltimore Talent Development High School

The Baltimore Talent Development High School (BTDHS) is an innovation high school opened in fall 2004 through a partnership between Baltimore City Public Schools and the Johns Hopkins University. Located in a high poverty neighborhood in southwest Baltimore, BTDHS serves close to 600 primarily poor and minority students. In 2008, the school graduated its first […]

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Baltimore Civitas School

Civitas, Baltimore’s newest innovation school, opened its doors in fall 2008 with 200 6th and 9th grade students. The school will ultimately serve grades 6-12. Civitas promotes college preparation through active, project-based learning and community service. Students will graduate ready for college and careers in public service, and as proactive citizens able to influence and […]

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Chicago Achievement Academies

The Chicago Achievement Academies are small schools that serve struggling students significantly below grade level in core areas such as literacy and mathematics. Located within seven high schools in Chicago, the Achievement Academies provide one or two years of intensive academic and social supports to ease students’ transition into high school and prepare them for […]