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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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Consistent, positive family communication. 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. One essential mechanism for repairing that connection is family communication.

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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

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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. Mackey said the state added career coaches in recent years to ease the counseling workload, but in many districts there is just a single coach, who rotates among schools.

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Confronting chronic absenteeism

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Here’s the latest: Communication between schools and parents or caregivers is absolutely critical, and the need to maintain consistent communication doesn’t wane as students become older, notes Dr. Kara Stern, director of Education and Engagement at SchoolStatus.

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Prioritizing teacher well-being can help schools retain talent

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Consider subsidizing telehealth counseling that more effectively fits into teachers’ schedules. Encouraging Communication. One of the common points of concern for many teachers is the lack of meaningful communication with administrators. This isn’t just on a practical working basis.

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

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Well-being resources : Encourage self-care by providing resources such as access to counseling services, wellness programs, or relaxation spaces within the school. Communicate effectively with stakeholders : Transparent and open communication is key to building trust and collaboration within the school community.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

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Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. On-site counselling is always available, and the schools ties to community mental health organizations ensure no student falls through the cracks. The results speak for themselves.

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Colleges Are Missing Out on Students Who Start — But Don’t Finish — Their Applications

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It’s one relevant to past research about barriers preventing students from enrolling in college, said Taylor Odle, an assistant professor of educational policy studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-author of the “non-submitters” study. Submission rates also varied by community. This study shows otherwise.