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High school was originally created during the Industrial Revolution as a way to train factory workers. Most high schools today still follow that original model — down to the daily schedule.

So what kind of high school do we need in the 21st century? This video is part of our Transforming High School project with articles, videos, Season 3 of our podcast, and tools to help parents and educators understand why high school is the way it is — and all of the modern, research-backed ways it can change for the better. Discover what you think will work for your child and your school and share it with your child, teachers, the principal, the superintendent, and the school board. When parents raise their voices, change really can happen.

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Thank you to Teacher Evelyn Lara for sharing her teaching strategy. Ms. Lara teaches at IDEA Frontier College Prep, which won a GreatSchools College Success Award.

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