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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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4 essential resources for building research skills in high school

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As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in. Our students’ belief that everything they need to know is online can, without the right skillset, leave them prey to misinformation.

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Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school

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In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. The interest in our program has been intense; the school’s 500+ students come from 95 grade schools across several counties and even the neighboring state of Indiana.

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Should College Become Part of High School?

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Last year, when Jayla Arensberg was a sophomore at Burnsville High School near St. Paul, Minnesota, a teacher showed her a flier saying that a program at the school could save her $25,000 on college. “I It’s a stark example of how the line between high school and college is blurring for more students.

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Empowering students to earn college credit from high school classrooms

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There are lots of different ways that high school students earn college credit, but one of the most powerful is also one of the least known. Encourage confidence through preparation I set high expectations in my classroom, creating a culture where students rise to the challenge.

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Survey of High School Juniors and Seniors Reveals Low Levels of Financial Preparedness

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a leading Impact-as-a-Service TM education innovator, today revealed the results of a student survey on the financial understanding and preparedness of thousands of high school juniors and seniors nationwide. It’s not just those heading off to college who feel unprepared for life after high school. As more than 1.1

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School librarians can save democracy

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According to Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut, in a recent edWebinar , “The future of democracy presents a case for the critical need for school librarians in every school.”. Related content: School librarians facilitate learning despite massive school closures.

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