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Building on the province-wide dialogue stimulated by educators across the province, the Re-Thinking High School Online Symposium held on January 18, 2012 highlighted the work of schools across Alberta which are demonstrating 'next practice' thinking; schools who have implemented strategies, approaches and conversations aimed at transforming the high-school experience for their students and teachers. This symposium was a great success-with more than 150 educators from across the province joining in the conversation.

There is no single reason why students do not complete high school. And there is no single solution to prevent them from leaving school early. Our students are telling us what we need to do - are we listening to what they are saying?

When asked the question, "Do you or does your organization have a collaborative culture?" and the response is, "Yes, of course we do"…what does this really mean?