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Why Old Arguments for Earning a Diploma Don't Resonate With My Students — and Which Ones Will

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In our current educational landscape, you have to either receive a traditional high school diploma or pass the General Educational Development exam to access most postsecondary schooling options, including trade schools and community colleges. Will it diminish or overshadow the other myriad accomplishments they have achieved?

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Resources and educational tools launched to support children’s mental health

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The ground-breaking partnership will provide students using eduu.school with direct access to support via Kooth.com, including an anonymous self-referral platform, magazines, forums, activity centres and text-based, professional counselling.

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Kids Aren’t the Only Ones Who Benefit From Social-Emotional Learning

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These are problems that no educator can solve on their own, which is why it is crucial to prioritize time and space for open conversations between staff and leadership. By offering resources such as counseling and mental health support to staff, schools can create healthier environments for both students and teachers.

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4 Key Questions About the Advancement Landscape, Answered

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My professional journey started as a high school teacher, but I soon shifted my focus to higher education development and psychological counseling. Continue Reading About Our Newest Expert Can you tell us about your background and what led you to a career in Advancement?

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Why We Need to Talk About Teacher Trauma

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Teachers and school staff are already in a caring profession, but many reported that during the pandemic, they were suddenly thrust into additional therapeutic, grief counseling and social work roles for not just students, but also school families and fellow educators who were dealing with ongoing upheaval in their lives.

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