Provide students consistent GoCPS messaging, accessible school information, experiential learning opportunities, and adult support throughout the choice process¶

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Description¶

The brief's Insights and Implications sections enumerate what students need from educators and platforms during high school choice: easy linkable information on GoCPS searchable on phones, up-to-date details on offerings, chances to hear from current students, generative adult discussions scaffolding school comparisons, consistent and correct messaging about ranking and extra requirements, and adult help completing supplemental requirements. The authors state students need "Emotional and concrete support" in this stressful process.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Dedicated staff time and school-based support for the search and application process, as the NLCI schools provided through the 6to16 curriculum and counselors

Constraints¶

• The authors note not all elementary and middle schools have the level of support the studied schools had

Target Learners¶

• eighth-grade students choosing high schools

Target Learning Goals¶

• navigating school search, application, and selection processes

Related Strategies¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Andria Shyjka. (2021). Student Experience with the High School Choice Process in Chicago Public Schools. UChicago Consortium Research Brief, July 2021. https://consortium.uchicago.edu/publications/student-experience-with-the-high-school-choice-process-in-Chicago-Public-Schools