High Road Schools in Maryland and Delaware participated in the 2nd annual Transition Olympics, a fantastic event that encourages student engagement in the Transition & Life Skills program through friendly competition.

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Sometimes it's hard to know if you're ready for something until you just do it. Take "adulting" for instance. To prepare for the inevitable, young people go to schools for academic instruction. They get tested on what they learn in the classroom, but life as an adult takes more than academics. Students also need social and job skills. But how do they demonstrate they have these skill sets, especially in a school setting? At the High Road School of Delaware, students' know-how is put to the test at the Transition Olympics, a relay competition to see which team could win [...]

On World Social Work Day, school and community leaders can recognize the essential role that social workers play in promoting student well-being By MICHELLE WILLIAMS, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Special Education Services, Inc. | March 21, 2023 - As a social worker for an in-district classroom inside of a Texas elementary school, I have the honor of serving some of the most vulnerable students in our community. On March 21, World Social Work Day, it’s important to highlight the essential role social workers play in promoting the well-being of our students and their families. Every day, I have the privilege [...]

Quisean Suter-Robinson's graduation wasn't the one he initially dreamed of, but that's OK. “It feels better because I didn’t fold under pressure. The things along the way built my character," he said. Graduates including Kaiyon Jaynes (front) listen to instructions from administrators prior to the 2022-2023 mid-year high school commencement ceremony at the School of the Future in Phila., Pa. on Wed., Feb. 08, 2023. For Khalia Smith, graduation didn’t take place on a bright spring day after four years of high school. Instead, she collected her diploma on a cold February night while her family — including [...]