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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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In Washington state’s final year of the exit exam, around 1 in 10 high school seniors didn’t pass the English language arts portion, and 1 in 5 didn’t pass the math test, the Seattle Times reported. She gravitated toward psychology and now plans to get a master’s in counseling and become a mental health worker.

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71 Undeniably Great Debate Topics for High School

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Give high schoolers the chance to channel their growing maturity into reasoned, structured arguments fueled by their passionate opinions and perspectives through the art of debate! Music and art are as valuable as math and science. All they need is a strong topic to debate and some ground rules, and they’re ready to go. 8; CCRA.SL.4

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Ringleader of Admissions Scam Also Ran a College Counseling Firm For Families in China

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Singer led a for-profit college counseling business called The Edge College & Career Network, LLC., Among Singer’s other ventures was a college counseling operation aimed at students in China applying to selective colleges in the U.S. And plenty of companies offer legitimate counseling services to international students.

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Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note

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Awards can range from academic excellence and perfect attendance to contributions in sports, arts, and community service. Well-being resources : Encourage self-care by providing resources such as access to counseling services, wellness programs, or relaxation spaces within the school. Consider organizing wellness days or retreats.

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What Public School Teachers Want: Less Disruption

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We want all children to attend a public school where there is a nurse, the arts, band, orchestra, novels, field trips, technology and daily classes in the “untested subjects” (such as science and social studies). Teachers want fair funding for all schools. What do teachers want? It’s time to return the education field to the educators.

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6 Factors Community Colleges Should Consider in Their COVID-19 Response

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The sectors where we’re seeing the greatest job disruption—hospitality, restaurants and bars, retail, arts and entertainment and fitness—are exactly the sectors in which many community college students work to pay for fees, tuition and living expenses,” said Laura Kohn, director of early workforce development at the San Diego Workforce Partnership.

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Legal Expert Art Coleman Examines the Affirmative Action Ruling

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Podcast Legal Expert Art Coleman Examines the Affirmative Action Ruling Episode 171. Art Coleman, one of the nation’s foremost legal experts on affirmative action in higher education, joins EAB’s Tom Cakuls to unpack the recent Supreme Court ruling. October 31, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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