High schools across the country are offering an elective class that advocates say gives middle-of-the-road students extra support as they prepare for college. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via ...

South Tahoe High School senior Amber Chivington would often ditch school her freshman year. Her counselor told her she was a good student, but she needed to get on the right track. So she joined AVID, ...

Modesto High School staff and students welcomed about 30 educators from around California this week to see its AVID program in action. It was the first “showcase” day for the school since the ...