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Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

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For instance, while the platforms accessibility and flexibility have made Android the platform of choice for educational apps, its open-source structure allows developers to build upon shared libraries and frameworks, many of which have inherent vulnerabilities. Of course, digital learning also depends heavily on internet access.

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LearnWell Acquires Comprehensive Counseling

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LearnWell, a leading mental health services company in K-12 education, announced it has expanded its services through an agreement with Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs, a New York-based counseling practice. Comprehensive Counseling is a community-based mental health private practice with offices in Queens, Long Island and the Bronx.

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Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?

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Looking beyond a traditional western medicine approach, school districts should consider adopting solutions such as peer-to-peer counseling, where students who have been trained can meet to support one another and address personal, social, or emotional challenges.

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Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism

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Students who miss school also miss important social interaction with their peers, access to regular meals and special services such as speech therapy or counseling. Lower test scores only illuminate some of the problems caused by chronic absenteeism.

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Advocating for student mental health starts here

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I did not have access to a school counselor at all. I was in the academic middle and did not need school counseling. School counselors play a vital role in a school’s ecosystem–and it is absolutely paramount to ensure every student has access to the support they need–especially today. In fact, it’s the opposite.

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7 ways to engage students in remote learning

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We then use that information to brainstorm how to best approach online lessons, build and maintain critical school culture and relationships, and enable other wrap-around supports, such as counseling and therapy. This can be particularly complex when meeting the needs of students experiencing trauma.

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IXL Learning Acquires Teachers Pay Teachers, the World’s Largest Platform for Educator-Created Content

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Teachers Pay Teachers also offers subscriptions for schools and districts through TPT School Access , which provides educators with content that complements core curriculum, engages students and helps differentiate lessons. “We Evercore served as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to IXL Learning.

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