Making sure the story only focuses on high-achieving students is not a key component in telling a powerful story.

• Keeping the story short and concise
• Narrowing in the focus of the story to a specific moment
• Having a clear beginning, middle, and end
• Making sure the story only focuses on high-achieving students

The correct answer is: Making sure the story only focuses on high-achieving students

Explanation: A powerful story should encapsulate a transformative moment with a clear narrative structure and be concise. It should not be exclusive to high-achieving students but inclusive of all experiences that contribute to the story’s impact.

Read more here: Chapter 17: Collecting Bright Spot Stories