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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

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In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom. Alabama state law previously required students to take at least four years each of English, math, science and social studies to graduate from high school. Is it worth my time?

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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Consistent, positive family communication. In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach. 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.

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Confronting chronic absenteeism

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As chronic absenteeism rates rise, educators and industry leaders are brainstorming ways to ensure students are in school learning and building important social supports. ” Doing so could “revolutionize how schools, students, and families approach this critical aspect of education.” percent of 12th graders.

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Counslr Partners with Greece Central School District to Increase Mental Health Support Services

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ROCHESTER, NY (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Counslr , the text-based mental health support platform, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Athena High School of the Greece Central School District. Athena High School is the second of many high schools to recently partner with Counslr.

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7 ways to engage students in remote learning

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It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen. According to a recent survey of high school students, more than half ( 54 percent ) reported being less engaged during remote learning than during in-person classes.

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Prioritizing teacher well-being can help schools retain talent

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With the median high school teacher salary being around $62,870, educators often don’t have a lot of leeway to pay for physical and mental wellness resources themselves. Consider subsidizing telehealth counseling that more effectively fits into teachers’ schedules. Encouraging Communication. Providing Resources.

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From High School to Harvard, Students Urge for Clarity on Privacy Rights

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Chad Marlow, ACLU Counsel According to the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a Washington, D.C.-based In particular, many students, for whom these efforts intend to protect, are still unaware of their rights when it comes to how their online footprints are tracked—whether by third-party companies or sometimes the school districts themselves.