High schools and middle grades schools are making special efforts to keep students in school and to help them look forward with confidence to the next stage of life. They are connecting students to adult mentors or counselors who assist them in setting goals and completing a program of study for college and career readiness. They are assisting middle grades students as they make the transition to challenging high school studies. And they are focusing on the senior year as an opportunity for leaders and teachers to accelerate efforts to prepare graduates for college, advanced training and careers. This newsletter offers 20 articles with strategies for high schools, middle grades schools and technology centers.