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Why Old Arguments for Earning a Diploma Don't Resonate With My Students — and Which Ones Will

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In our current educational landscape, you have to either receive a traditional high school diploma or pass the General Educational Development exam to access most postsecondary schooling options, including trade schools and community colleges. Will it diminish or overshadow the other myriad accomplishments they have achieved?

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Kids Aren’t the Only Ones Who Benefit From Social-Emotional Learning

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One student candidly shared that he felt like his teachers weren’t invested in him as a human being, because the amount of homework that he was assigned didn't take into account his commitments outside the classroom and other barriers to studying. We’ve seen time and time again that when we provide educators the support and tools they need.

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