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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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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. Psychologists call this deeper kind of fulfillment eudaimonia –a sense of meaning, purpose, and the belief that what you do truly matters.

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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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3 tips for teachers addressing the election

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As educators, what is our role in terms of providing objective counsel regarding news sources, viewpoints and truth during an election cycle? For many students, high school and college are times of tremendous personal growth and experimentation.

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School Counselor of the Year Reflects on What Students and Teachers Lost and Gained in 2022

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As a school counselor, I spend my days serving 835 middle school students in a rural district in Livingston, California. My days involve a combination of classroom counseling, meeting students in small groups and one-on-one sessions and consulting with staff and caregivers.

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What is a Good Goal for High School Students? 12 Goal Ideas & How to Teach Goal Setting

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High school is a time for students to grow and explore, and one of the best ways for them to navigate this journey of self-discovery is through goal setting. By setting clear, actionable goals, high schoolers can take concrete steps toward figuring out what they want to do or achieve and developing the skills theyll need to get there.

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As Public Skepticism of College Grows, Students Become Savvier Customers

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At an information session about applying to college held at Central High School at the start of this school year, students listened as Tory Park, a career and college readiness coordinator, gave advice on how to narrow down a list of where to apply. PAUL, Minn. — I’ll probably just do it for my parents’ sake.”

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