In what was once an environment typified by teacher lectures, information output, and passive listening, classrooms in the Gulfport School District have transformed and are now rich with student engagement.

California's Palo Alto High School (Paly) has enjoyed a rich legacy of excellence. Influenced by its proximity to Stanford University, the Silicon Valley business community, and San Francisco's metropolitan culture, Paly has been continually recognized for its exemplary learning environment--particularly in the journalism program.

Of all the trends that the K-12 market has experienced, there is one that we believe is here to stay and will guide the future of education: the design and construction of "high-performance" schools that meet the needs of all users.

Primavera Online High School, based in Chandler, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix, is the largest virtual high school in the state, teaching approximately 2,500 students each year through a 100 percent online curriculum. Key words: Primavera Online High School, online high school, eMail solution, school eMail solution

Established in 1958 as a part of a statewide system of industrial education centers throughout North Carolina, Alamance Community College (ACC) has grown into a vibrant two-year college offering associate degrees in a diverse range of subjects. ACC is committed to responding to the changing needs in the area and, in response to the many new employment opportunities for technically trained personnel, the college seeks to give its 5,000 enrolled adult educational students the opportunity to develop their potential. Key words: ESL, ELL, foreign language program, Rosetta Stone

In 2006, the Buena Vista School District in Saginaw, Mich., had a population of middle school students who were struggling in math and English and needed summer school instruction. The district began searching for a tutoring program that would help students in grades six through eight improve their skills in these subjects. However, Buena Vista officials also wanted a partner that would take a unique approach to learning--encouraging and inspiring students' success beyond simply an after-school program. Key words: online tutoring, student achievement, math achievement, English achievement