State Superintendent's High School Task Force

"The demands on high schools and expectations of high school graduates have never been greater. As we prepare students for the 21st century and a knowledge-based economy, we must ensure that our high school graduates leave school with a strong foundation for success. Planning for the future of high schools is a national imperative. By working together, we have the opportunity to identify and share 'what works and 'what's promising' in our high schools as well as current research on improving educational outcomes for our graduates. We must create learning environments that work for all of our children."

– State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster

In February 2005, State Superintendent Burmaster convened a High School Task Force to ensure that Wisconsin high school students continue to graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in postsecondary education, the high-skills workplace, and as citizens of our global economy.

Mission

Task Force Members

High School Task Force Report (October 2006)

• Executive Summary

High School Summit (November 2006)

Additional Resources (Click in the browser window to advance slides):

• Federal Drive for Accountability, Brad Carl, DPI Consultant for Statistics and Assessment
  
  
• How Do We Look in Wisconsin?, Mike Thompson, Executive Assistant to the State Superintendent
  
  
• The Regional Perspective, Peggy Klekotka, Program Associate, Learning Point Associates
  
  
• High School Reform Models that Support Student Achievement, Monica Martinez, Senior Fellow, KnowledgeWorks Foundation
  
  
• National High School Alliance: Six Principles, Joe DiMartino, National High School Alliance Steering Committee and Director of the Secondary School Redesign Program at the Education Alliance, Brown University
  
  
• Lessons Learned in High School Re-Invention, Ray McNulty, Executive Director, Successful Practices Network, International Center for Leadership in Education

For further information about this report or the task force recommendations, contact Beth Ratway, (608) 266-2207.

Last updated on 2/25/2008 2:19:39 PM