<p>The high school experience is critical for young people during their transition to adulthood. Understanding what they need to be successful during this pivotal time should shape the way schools evolve to meet their students’ needs.</p><p>In this episode, you&#39;ll hear from recent graduates of <a href="www.themapacademy.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Map Academy</a>, each with their own unique reason for being disconnected from high school—some thinking they might never be able to get their diploma. But then they found their way to Map—not only reaching graduation, but feeling prepared for life after high school. The stories they share tell us a lot about how high school can be done differently to better serve all learners.</p><p><strong>—</strong></p><p>Explore more stories at <a href="http://educationdisruption.org"><u>educationdisruption.org</u></a></p><p>Education Disruption is a podcast by <a href="https://themapacademy.org/"><u>Map Academy</u></a>—a free, charter public high school open to all Massachusetts students up to age 24.</p><p>Explore careers at Map: <a href="http://themapacademy.org/careers"><u>themapacademy.org/careers</u></a></p><p>This podcast is a Hairpin production: <a href="http://hairpin.org"><u>hairpin.org</u></a><br></p>