About This Episode
Season 4. Episode 3.
In this episode of Education Insight, we explore the remarkable success of California’s continuation high schools, focusing on Orangewood High School in Redlands.
Lacey Kendall interviews Principal Carli Norris, who shares her experiences leading the school and sheds light on continuing schools’ critical role in helping students get back on track. They discuss the key differences between alternative schools, the challenges and rewards of working in continuation education, and the impressive results revealed in a recent decade-long Stanford University study. Tune in to discover why California’s continuation schools are earning high marks and how they are making a lasting impact on students’ lives.
Featured Guest
Carli Norris
Principal, Orangewood Continuation High School
My leadership style is characterized by my commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive school culture through effective communication and strong community relationships. In leading by example, I emphasize personalized learning and innovative instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs while championing professional development for my staff. With over nine years of impactful leadership, my continued focus as a high school leader is to always do what is best for students. This passion for student success is what led me to an alternative education setting. My career has been marked by the strategic implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), which has significantly enhanced academic performance and behavioral outcomes for my students. My dedication to creating equitable learning environments ensures that each student has the support and resources necessary to achieve their highest potential.
Interview Highlights
3:57 – Adrienne describes dual enrollment and its benefits.
7:15 – Adrienne speaks to how recent California mandates and initiatives may have influenced the growth of these new programs.
8:34 – Adrienne explains what research shows about the impact of dual enrollment on a student’s academic achievements or even their future success.
9:24 – Adrienne shares examples of dual enrollment activities that are taking place in our region and what is happening in the IE.
13:11 – Adrienne talks about strategies in place to make sure that equal opportunities are available for all students.
20:18 – Jorge explains how dual enrollment aligns with his role at Riverside County Unified School District.
21:28 – Jorge shares his experiences and thoughts on the current dual enrollment programs that are being offered at Riverside Unified School District.
23:32 – Jorge gives insight into how dual enrollment makes students career ready.
25:58 – Jorge describes what challenges students typically face in dual enrollment programs and how he addresses those issues.
32:43 – Jorge shares what he would like to see be the future of the dual enrollment program in his district and beyond.
36:31 – Special Feature: Avijeet Randhawa, 8th-Grader, Auburndale Intermediate School in the Corona Norco Unified School District.
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Education Insight tells the story of education in the Inland Empire through the diverse voices of those in and around the regional education community. The show is produced by Growing Inland Achievement, a collective impact organization in the Inland Empire with a mission to increase economic prosperity in the region by increasing educational attainment. Hosted by 30-year broadcast veteran Lacey Kendall, monthly shows explore topics ranging from education challenges and shortcomings to innovations and groundbreaking ideas that are driving student success.
