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Ringleader of Admissions Scam Also Ran a College Counseling Firm For Families in China

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higher education. Singer led a for-profit college counseling business called The Edge College & Career Network, LLC., Among Singer’s other ventures was a college counseling operation aimed at students in China applying to selective colleges in the U.S. Some parents paid millions of dollars for the services.

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Prioritizing teacher well-being can help schools retain talent

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After all, without a consistent and functional faculty, the quality of students’ education is likely to suffer. Some of the key influencers here tend to be those related to educators’ wellness. While all administrators should consider it a priority to arrange fair pay, it’s also important to look at what other resources you can offer.

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

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Provide support for staff : Behind every successful school is a dedicated team of educators. Well-being resources : Encourage self-care by providing resources such as access to counseling services, wellness programs, or relaxation spaces within the school. Consider organizing wellness days or retreats.

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Storefront Advising Programs Bring Free College Counseling Into Low-Income Communities

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Students come here from miles around to meet—first-come, first-served—with advisers for help navigating all things higher education, from admissions tests to majors to meningitis shots. Called GRADcafé on the Go, it drives around to high schools, church festivals, health fairs and wherever else people request it. The advice is free.

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6 Factors Community Colleges Should Consider in Their COVID-19 Response

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Before the pandemic, the economy was operating close to full employment, and the education and training establishments were equipped with reasonably accurate labor data about what academic and occupational programs were in demand. Career counseling, exploration, and placement services are online,” said Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Ph.D.,

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As Colleges Move Away From the SAT, Will Admissions Algorithms Step In?

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“I think this is going to be more heavily relied on, with less access to students in person, test scores, and reliable grades, at least for the spring semester and even going forward next year,” says Marci Miller, an attorney who specializes in education law and disability rights. Colleges want to support it, measure it, predict it.

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What Public School Teachers Want: Less Disruption

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It’s a novel idea to consider what teachers want in this time of disruption and corporate education reform, which have by most measures failed our public schools. The list I have compiled below is a must read for school boards, parents, grandparents and anyone who cares about having a well-educated society.

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