eighth grade – School Stories

High School Choice: Like Choosing College

May 8, 2013May 9, 2013 - by Luke Hammill

Eighth graders need a lot of help navigating the maze of city high school applications. Schools offer wildly different levels of adult guidance. A new study suggests that equity may suffer as a result.

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Bronx Eighth Graders Choose to Stay Put for High School

March 11, 2013May 7, 2013 - by Luke Hammill

Teachers in the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science in the Bronx help their eighth graders avoid the high-anxiety of applying for high school. It’s a 6 through 12 school.