Schools to Watch
We identify Schools to Watch as those that are:
Academically Excellent
These Schools challenge all students to use their minds well.
Developmentally Responsive
These schools are sensitive to the unique developmental challenges of early adolescents.
Socially Equitable
These schools are democratic and fair, providing every student with high-quality teachers, resources, and support.
Organized
These schools establish norms, structures, and organizational arrangements to support and sustain their trajectory toward excellence.
South Carolina’s Collaborating Partners
Resources for Applying to Be a School to Watch
Handouts from Webinar
Webinar
The Schools to Watch Program is a copyright-protected program of the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. The National Forum’s criteria serve as the foundation for the Forum’s Schools to Watch Program.
The National Schools to Watch Conference is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the Schools to Watch criteria and how they can be used to improve middle schools and student achievement.