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Highlander Charter School

Charter, Urban

Grades PK-12

Providence, RI

Students working on laptops.

Education Equity

Building a Community of Learners—and Citizens

A high-needs school in Rhode Island helps close the achievement gap while preparing students for active citizenship.

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
60-Second Strategy: Shout-Outs
Nurture a positive, supportive atmosphere in your classroom with fun and fast peer shout-outs.
Critical Thinking
Talking Politics: Valuing Different Perspectives
Students learn how to share and listen to opposing beliefs with empathy.
Differentiated Instruction
Station Rotation: Differentiating Instruction to Reach All Students
Rotation stations allow students to learn in a range of modalities, while making differentiation manageable for one teacher.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Morning Meetings: Building Community in the Classroom
Starting the day with this 15-minute activity helps students regulate their emotions and focus on the day’s learning.
Student Voice
Domingo: Somebody Just Like Me
When students see themselves reflected in their teachers, it shows them that they too can succeed.