Our research study, Opportunity Structures for Preparation and Inspiration, focused on eight carefully selected ISHSs that are building opportunities in STEM for underrepresented students (Lynch, 2015; Peters-Burton et al., 2014b).
These ISHSs focused on innovative instruction, and they accessed STEM resources in their community to enrich student learning, creating schools that were outwardly-focused.
For example, the ISHSs supported innovation and change by providing pathways for teachers to become leaders in their school and beyond.