California is launching a new program to explore better ways to support high school students and prepare them for the future. The program will be led by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, which will work with schools to try out innovative approaches to teaching and learning in high schools across the state.

The results of this pilot program will be carefully reviewed, and a report on what worked and what could be improved will be shared with state lawmakers by September 2029. The goal is to find effective strategies that can help more students succeed in high school and beyond.