Previously, we shared a blog about RISE’s history with data tools and their use with our network of educators, followed by a blog exploring specific components of the Hub. In this entry, we introduce you to Candice Wade, School Counselor at Middletown High School. Candice, who works with the Hub as part of her daily practice supporting students, is a member of RISE’s Hub Innovation Fellows, a group of educators who are providing feedback to better understand their experiences and help us define the future of the Hub. Q: How has the Hub enhanced your personal practice?  How do you use the ..read more

The RISE Postsecondary Success team partners with CT high schools to ensure all students graduate on time and complete milestones for their identified postsecondary plans. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors in our Core Network schools. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience have led them to this important goal. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! (From left to right: Sadia Hashimi, Alexia Villanueva, Gianna Sumwaru, and Ernest Mulunda) What is your plan, after you graduate high school? Sadia: I am going to study Computer science at UCONN, H ..read more

The RISE Postsecondary Success team partners with CT high schools to ensure all students graduate on time and complete milestones for their identified postsecondary plans. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors in our Core Network schools. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience have led them to this important goal. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! What is your plan, after you graduate high school? Marquis: After high school, I plan to study Business Data Analytics at UCONN, Stamford. I hope to excel in my college career and become a great me ..read more

The RISE Postsecondary Success team partners with CT high schools to ensure all students graduate on time and complete milestones for their identified postsecondary plans. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors in our Core Network schools. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience have led them to this important goal. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! What is your plan, after you graduate high school? Evance: I am attending UCONN in the fall, pursuing a B.S. in Nursing to start, but would love to do some post-graduate work as well. Audrey: I am ..read more

The RISE Postsecondary Success team partners with CT high schools to ensure all students graduate on time and complete milestones for their identified postsecondary plans. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors in our Core Network schools. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience have led them to this important goal. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! What is your plan, after you graduate high school? Micaela: I plan to attend Harvard University in the fall and study History and Sociology. What support did you receive to help you form your posts ..read more

The RISE Postsecondary Success team partners with CT high schools to ensure all students graduate on time and complete milestones for their identified postsecondary plans. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors in our Core Network schools. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience have led them to this important goal. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!  What is your plan, after you graduate high school? Angie: I want to major in Child Psychology. I hope to start at a 2-year college (CT State Community College, Norwalk) and transfer to a 4-ye ..read more

The RISE Postsecondary Success team partners with CT high schools to ensure all students graduate on time and complete milestones for their identified postsecondary plans. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors in our Core Network schools. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience have led them to this important goal. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! What is your plan, after you graduate high school? Juaquin: I plan to attend the University of Connecticut for Actuarial Science & Economics with a minor in Computer Science. Quinn: I plan to s ..read more

The RISE Postsecondary Success team partners with CT high schools to ensure all students graduate on time and complete milestones for their identified postsecondary plans. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors in our Core Network schools. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience have led them to this important goal. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! What is your plan, after you graduate high school?  Kaitlyn: I plan to attend the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY to study baking and pastry. I plan to get a bachelor’s degree a ..read more

Building on the organization’s track record promoting on-track achievement, high school graduation rates, and postsecondary access and opportunity, the Connecticut RISE Network promotes Nichelle Woodson to Chief of Network Success. Woodson, who most recently served as Director of Freshman Success at RISE, brings 20 years of experience as a school teacher, social worker, and administrator to this new role. NEW HAVEN, CT (June 17, 2024) — The Connecticut RISE Network (RISE) announced today that Nichelle Woodson has been promoted to Chief of Network Success. This well-deserved promotion serves a ..read more

The RISE Postsecondary Success team partners with CT high schools to ensure all students graduate on time and complete milestones for their identified postsecondary plans. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors in our Core Network schools. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience have led them to this important goal. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! What is your plan, after you graduate high school?  Jayla: I plan on attending Middlesex Community College, taking my pre-requisite courses, and then applying to a nursing program. Chase: I ha ..read more