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Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center

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As a part of an ongoing initiative to enhance the health and wellness resources available to its students and families, the Baldwin Union Free School District (UFSD) is proud to launch the Baldwin Schools Wellness Center and to be among the first school districts in the nation to establish such a resource directly on campus at no cost to families.

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Online YC Demo Day Includes A Byju’s Rival, Quiz Bowl App, Parenting Advice Platform

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Pahamify (or “Understand” in English) charges at least $24 a year for features that include animated videos, college counseling and practice exams. The app covers subjects that range from science to social studies to economics. The startup claims to have $7,000 in monthly revenue through subscriptions.

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

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For years, the school had been searching for ways to reverse the pattern of disengagement, build motivation to complete schoolwork and get students over that finish line at graduation. 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.

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How to Transition to Online Schooling: Is it Right for You?

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Additionally, the school should provide: Academic advisors Technical support teams Special education services, if needed Mental health counseling options Student success is significantly enhanced when online schools prioritize strong, timely teacher-student interactions and offer comprehensive support systems.

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Dear Educators, a Balm for Deep Cuts: Navigating Racial Microaggressions at School

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For the educators working with elementary- and middle school-aged students, many described turning microaggressions into opportunities for learning by using pointed but neutral follow-up questions to prompt student self-reflection, like “Why do you want to know?” There is a way we can connect."

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Why We Need to Talk About Teacher Trauma

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“We need to talk about the trauma of teaching through a pandemic,” urges Christopher Bowen, a STEM curriculum specialist for Johnson City Schools in Tennessee. As Bronx middle school teacher Roxanne Leak put it during an interview, “It’s unfortunate. Teachers are leaving. But, kind of on steroids,” she said.

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