“Progressive High School” Is Not an Oxymoron

June 1, 2026 PROGRESSIVE HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT AN OXYMORON In theory, the fact that all but a handful of states have eliminated do-or-die exit exams allows high schools to finally do right by teenagers, to help them become engaged intellectuals and caring people. A leading theorist and practitioner of secondary education author, professor, and long-time Midwestern principal George Wood examines the…