Jessica Pikwo

The transition from middle school to high school is a pivotal moment in a student's academic career. In addition to adapting to an unfamiliar school environment, students are asked to lean on their prior learning and explore a host of challenging topics: systematic equations, iambic pentameter, mitosis, the Reconstruction period--and so on. Some students flourish and quickly find their footing on the path to post-secondary success, but many experience a precipitous decline in academic perform...