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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. Transition plans : Develop comprehensive plans to support students as they move to the next grade level or school. Consider organizing wellness days or retreats.

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If We’re Serious About Student Well-Being, We Must Change the Systems Students Learn In

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Getting good grades on AP exams is associated with higher GPAs in high school and success in college, but the research tends to be correlational rather than causational. In 2008, a little over 180,000 students took three or more AP exams. AP courses and exams also raise complex issues of equity.

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This District Helps Young Kids Identify Their Interests — and Ideal Careers

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She was teaching fourth grade when a new integrated curriculum focused on careers was introduced district-wide—and it was making her lessons more relevant to the real world. It’s here that Brandt teaches, at the Cajon Valley Union School District, which serves about 16,000 students through eighth grade.

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

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In addition to assessing students’ grades and essays, admissions officers have long looked to the SAT and ACT to help them decide who will make it in their campus settings, and beyond. But good high school grades don’t always predict timely college completion. The pitch: Use deeper technology to make admissions more deeply human. “I

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

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With no school counseling team — and teachers weary from other new programs and systems — EPIC needed a partner it could trust to serve Tier 2 students. Based on this need, Aurora Public Schools was in the implementation stage when the Director of Mental Health and Counseling unexpectedly had to take a leave of absence.

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Balancing Academics and Social Life in College

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The Social Spectrum On the flip side, college is more than just grades and textbooks. There will be times when academics need to take the front seat, especially during exams or project deadlines. Academic advising, counseling services, study groups, and clubs are just a few examples. But, why is balance so crucial?

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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

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during lessons, and offer students a variety of ways to complete assignments rather than requiring everyone to write a paper or take a timed exam. She offers a few lessons on positive online communication, which can be modified for different grade levels. The Power of Words (grade 3). Digital Drama Unplugged (grade 6).

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