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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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Each year, some students do not meet these expectations, and as a result, they are told they have not earned a high school diploma and aren’t able to walk across the stage with their peers. Today, as our children leave high school and enter the so-called “real world,” they are facing a world changing at an unprecedented pace.

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

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This is a real scenario we encountered during a focus group last school year with a group of high school students in Florida who were asked to provide feedback on their teachers. 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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The devaluation and inadequate compensation for educators’ work, along with the staffing shortage, exacerbates the situation. With graduating classes of about 50-60 students, the entire school community was deeply affected by this tragedy, including about 20 students she worked with regularly who had a particularly difficult time coping.

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