According to U.S. Today, Vashon Island High School (VHS) has earned a reputation for excellence, ranking as the 12th best high school in Washington State based on test performance, graduation rates, and college preparation. However, this success begs the question: what truly drives these numbers? Teaching and education has progressed over the years, and classroom education looks extremely different today compared to 50 years ago. There are many different ways to teach a conce