Many high schools have launched internship programs to help students carry out authentic work related to their interests in professional settings. This work motivates students to work harder and helps them gain knowledge and skills that often elude their disengaged counterparts.In this Educational Leadership article, Eliot Levine refers to his experience with internship programs at the Met School and the Four Rivers Charter Public School to explore the advantages of internship programs and discuss how schools can set up effective programs.

The Rigors and Rewards of Internships

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