High School Education

Students from around the country receive invitations to join the National Society of High School Scholars. What is this organization, and is the enrollment fee worth it?

Going away to college has long been seen as a rite of passage. But are all students ready to leave the nest?

This four-week unit plan for Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and the American dream includes a pacing guide, daily lesson plans, pre-reading activities, in-class essays, related readings, review games, and exam topics.

There are so many different things to think about when applying for college, and it starts as a high-school freshman. This is a year-by-year look at the college acceptance process.

Here are declamation pieces that secondary students can recite for school or contests.

Here I take a brief glimpse at Hamlet's speech to the players and briefly discuss Shakespeare's take on the actor.

My four years in high school played a crucial role in my development as a man. I had an amazing time, learned a lot, grew as an individual, and had some truly unforgettable experiences.

My husband is a comic book illustrator and over the years he has introduced me to his world. With his help, I've put together a list of comic series and graphic novels that are great for new readers.

An American high school teacher's look at what we could learn from the French when it comes to secondary education.

My choice to wear hijab, and how it affected me at school.

How to get from high school to college. High school advice. College advice. Life advice.

Tips for high school students to stay organized and help get better grades. Students who get better grades in high school will qualify for better colleges and scholarship money.

Finding and hiring a local math tutor for yourself or your high school student can be tricky. Discover the truth about paid services, how to find a private tutor and how to get the most for your money when starting math tutoring sessions.

Do you feel guilty for not paying for your child's education? Don't. Paying for college is hard in this economy. Kids learn responsibility for their actions and have ownership in their education when they have to pay for their own college tuition.

A student struggling with algebra in high school or middle school needs some gentle guidance in the right direction to avoid failing the class, bring up their grade, and maybe even actually enjoy math. Learn how to use resources to improve their math skills.

Need to do well on that AP literature exam in the Spring to get college credit? Check out these tips, tools and products to get the grade you want.