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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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In Washington state’s final year of the exit exam, around 1 in 10 high school seniors didn’t pass the English language arts portion, and 1 in 5 didn’t pass the math test, the Seattle Times reported. She gravitated toward psychology and now plans to get a master’s in counseling and become a mental health worker. Now over 89% do.

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LearnWell Acquires Comprehensive Counseling

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LearnWell, a leading mental health services company in K-12 education, announced it has expanded its services through an agreement with Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs, a New York-based counseling practice. Comprehensive Counseling is a community-based mental health private practice with offices in Queens, Long Island and the Bronx.

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For These Native American Girls, Coding Became the Language to Discuss Mental Health

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On each web page, the girls explain what the condition is, what is known about it and resources available to help—whether they be 24/7 hotlines, meditation apps or counseling services. “I We’re hoping now that they’re exposed to a new language they’ll be able to utilize it and capitalize on it more.”.

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3 ways telepractice helps combat burnout in special education

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Some of the hardest hit are students with unique needs that require services from qualified professionals, such as speech-language pathologists, sign-language interpreters, teachers for the vision and hearing impaired and special education teachers. Burnout is one of the leading causes of workforce shortages in U.S.

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Virtual ed leaders launch Global Personalized Academics

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The design of the program emphasizes a personalized student-centered education curriculum in language arts, college prep and Advanced Placement courses along with leadership and entrepreneurial learning experiences. Next page: More details about the new company’s goals.

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3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued

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Use respectful language when talking with and about teachers. Therefore, a language that shows thoughtful regard for educators’ work—that is, the important job of shaping citizens to be engaged and building caring communities—cannot be underestimated. Insights About Teachers’ Work. Traditional (i.e.

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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One crucial way to do this is to ensure that all communications can be shared in a family’s home language. It’s also crucial to communicate about available support resources like counseling. Ensure that communications are culturally responsive and inclusive, acknowledging and celebrating the diversity within the school community.