Webinar: Why Ninth Grade Matters Most: Your Back-to-School Success Guide

9th grade isn’t just another year—research shows it’s the make-or-break moment that determines a student’s entire high school trajectory. How schools support students navigating ninth grade sets the trajectory for everything that follows

That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for “9th Grade Matters Most: Your-Back-to School Success Guide, a free webinar, July 22nd with Meredith Winston, an educator leading a ninth grade success team in Colorado and Stand Colorado Organizer, Natalie Perez, a parent of an incoming freshman.

This webinar is for everyone who cares about student success:

• Parents navigating the high school transition, this year or in the coming years
• Educators looking to strengthen their approach to supporting students
• Community members invested in supporting schools

Together, we’ll explore:

• Why 9th grade is considered the “make-or-break” year
• The challenges of the middle-to-high school transition, and how schools are addressing those challenges immediately
• How to build confidence during this critical year and other practical strategies to support students

When it comes to high school success, we all have a role to play. And it starts with understanding why 9th grade matters most.