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Beyond ‘feeling good’: A deeper approach to student mental health

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According to the CDC , 40 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and 20 percent have seriously considered suicide. What is your priority for the 2025-2026 school year? These experiences are not simply aspirational; they play a direct, measurable role in academic achievement.

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes. Data shows many students have untapped talents in high-demand fields–but lack exposure.

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Challenging students to see and achieve their unique potential

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K-12 teachers, counselors, and other front-line educators all need an effective framework with a set of tools to assess, intervene, and empower our students to see and achieve their own unique potentials, whether in the classroom, guidance counseling sessions, student orientation, or community service opportunities.

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4 steps to a successful SEL implementation

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After several years of using a homegrown social emotional learning ( SEL ) approach, our district decided it was time for a more official curriculum that would support our middle and high school students’ mental health, academic achievement, and overall well-being. 4 steps to a successful switch.

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MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program

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SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling MMI students to earn college credits while still in high school. Director of College Counseling at MMI Preparatory School. Chrin, Ed.D.,

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5 education insights from LAUSD’s Alberto Carvalho

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Can you delve into how it is revolutionizing the educational journey, starting from infancy to post-high school experiences? We envision newborns receiving LAUSD care packages in hospitals, extending beyond early years to experiences two years past high school. What is your plan to improve student achievement?

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VHS Learning Elects Dr. Yolanda D. Johnson to its Board of Directors

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Johnson currently serves as the Executive Officer for Student Services at Springfield Public Schools, where she oversees school counseling and social work services, dropout prevention and graduation improvement strategies, and college access and success initiatives. We are honored to welcome her as a VHS Learning trustee.”.