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A man holds a microphone and smiles while pointing upward on stage at a high school music festival. Another person with a guitar stands behind him. The background features graffiti art and musical equipment.
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How We Put On A High School Music Festival

We came up with the idea of planning and putting on a music festival. We looked at each other, paused, then simultaneously said, “Naaahhh.”
How We Put On A High School Music Festival
A person wearing a cap and plaid shirt leans over a white table outdoors, partially obscured, with long hair visible and a mesh box on the table—perhaps engaged in assessing student work as part of hands-on science education. Grass is in the background.

Assessing Student Work with Next Generation Science Standards

"Creating a project-based curriculum in science was going to be a challenging albeit passionate undertaking."
Assessing Student Work with Next Generation Science Standards
Four colorful tote bags with different patterns—brown, galaxy, blue with robots, and solid yellow—are hanging side by side against a green background. Each bag has light-colored handles. These Totes of Hope are part of a Humanities Project aimed at raising awareness for mental health.
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The “Totes of Hope”: A Mental Health Humanities Project

To address the youth mental health crisis, 11th grade Humanities teacher Andres Perez and his students at High Tech High Chula Vista sewed tote bags for patients at Rady Children’s Hospital Psychiatric Outward. Along the way they learned about the systematic issues in society that could lead to troubling mental health issues, and how to take action toward them. They also learned the importance of iterating a product and a process, and giving grace to oneself through it all.
The “Totes of Hope”: A Mental Health Humanities Project
Illustration of a person with medium-length hair and a sleeveless top, set against a vibrant orange background with sunburst patterns. Choosing Sean as the focal point brings out the bold style with strong color contrasts, giving it a retro or poster-like feel.
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Choosing Sean

Deeper learning experiences are needed by our students today. Right now. This very...
Choosing Sean
A digital painting depicting a close-up of a persons face, reminiscent of artwork at the Met, with a textured brushstroke effect. The image highlights the eyes, inviting an educational exploration of artistic techniques against a softly blurred background.
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My Education at the Met

In this keynote address at Deeper Learning 2015 in San Diego, the author describes how...
My Education at the Met
A stylized image of a person pouring coffee from a pot into steaming cups arranged on a table, reminiscent of the sizzle of a steak on the grill. The artwork uses soft, abstract shapes and muted colors, capturing the warm steam rising from each cup.
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Sizzle and Steak

So, exhibitions can be exceptionally stressful for everyone involved, but that’s no...
Sizzle and Steak
A stylized image of a yellow bus, focusing on the front section with a visible windshield. The bus has an authentic vintage design and appears slightly abstract due to the artistic effect applied to the image, making it seem like a scene from an old cinema reel.
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A Reel-y Authentic Project

Raising thousands of dollars in a short period of time to start a student run, non-profit...
A Reel-y Authentic Project
A group of children holding painted paper plates stand in front of a building with decorative doors, showcasing their expanded creativity from an educational art project. Two adults are in the background, smiling proudly as the children, dressed in colorful clothing, beam with joy.
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Education, Expanded

The High Tech High system is a hotbed of intellectual thought on the topic of education,...
Education, Expanded
A digitally stylized image of three children smiling and standing together, embodying the essence of school integration. The textured, artistic effect gives it a painted look, capturing their joy and curiosity. This close-up highlights how relationships matter in fostering such genuine connections.
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Relationships Matter in School Integration

Hey, white girl. Move out the way!”
Relationships Matter in School Integration
A close-up image presents a textured, abstract iguana with vibrant green and brown hues. Its stylized scales evoke a painterly effect, inviting interpretation—much like a nuanced assessment of political landscapes.
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The Politics of Assessment

Assessments such as exhibitions and internships are intrinsically authentic but are few...
The Politics of Assessment
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