Highline has recently been featured in several publications highlighting the work being done to prepare all students for college, career, and citizenship. Because students come to school from so many different "places" in life, the district has learned the power of individualizing each student's education. 

"A four-year college or university isn't the right fit for every student," says Superintendent John Welch. "However, we don't want to be in the business of sorting students, predetermining their futures. We want every student to be prepared so they have choices that lead to family-wage jobs. We know that most post-secondary education - whether it's a two-year college or apprenticeship program - have nearly the same academic requirements for admission as the four-year colleges."

• Puget Sound Skills Center was featured in the Superintendent of Public Instruction's website for its work with students on Collection of Evidence. Read about the success stories featured.
• Big Picture High School is featured in this month's The Learning Network with three stories; one on high school innovation, another on building partnerships for student learning, and a third on Big Picture's model of individualized learning through interships.
• White Center Early Learning Initiative (WCELI) is an important partner of Highline Public Schools. A public-private partnership funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the State of Washington, and others, WCELI's goal is to ensure that all children enter kindergarten healthy and ready to learn. White Center Heights Elementary School Principal Dave Darling is co-chair of the WCELI Community Advisory Committee. See the article on page 2 of the WCELI Update newsletter.
• Highline Public Schools is commended for its work to prepare all students for college and career in the latest issue of the Northwest Gold Coast Business Forum.