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Beyond ‘feeling good’: A deeper approach to student mental health

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According to the CDC , 40 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and 20 percent have seriously considered suicide. At the same time, schools are working to reverse learning losses stemming from the pandemic.

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7 tips for a strong remote learning strategy

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Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on strategies for impactful remote learning. It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen.

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Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism

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The White House Council of Economic Advisors found that chronic absenteeism significantly contributed to drops in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, accounting for 16 to 27 percent of NAEP score declines in math and 36–45 percent in reading.

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Confronting chronic absenteeism

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The White House Council of Economic Advisors found that chronic absenteeism significantly contributed to drops in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, accounting for 16 to 27 percent of NAEP score declines in math and 36–45 percent in reading, notes Jeremy Glauser , founder and CEO of eLuma. percent of 12th graders.

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5 education insights from LAUSD’s Alberto Carvalho

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Can you delve into how it is revolutionizing the educational journey, starting from infancy to post-high school experiences? We envision newborns receiving LAUSD care packages in hospitals, extending beyond early years to experiences two years past high school. Your vision for the future of education is exciting.

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Big Deals: New AI Inititiaves in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling

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eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction this school year. This update strengthens eSpark’s already strong alignment with the science of reading.

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Struggling With Substance Use Recovery — and High School — in a Pandemic

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At Archway Academy in Houston, which serves 50 high school students who are in recovery from substance use disorder, counseling sessions are essentially on-demand. Coupled with a tight-knit sense of community, it’s what makes the school successful, says Executive Director Sasha Coles. “I