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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

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Alabama state law previously required students to take at least four years each of English, math, science and social studies to graduate from high school. The law passed in 2024 alongside a spate of bills aimed at boosting the states labor participation rate, which at 58% as of January remained below the national rate of 63%.

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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. Public acknowledgment : Publicly recognize the efforts of the staff in meetings, newsletters, and social media. Consider organizing wellness days or retreats.

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

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The startup previously participated in Facebook’s FbStart program for growing mobile startups. 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.

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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. Juliann Koehn, Social and Emotional Learning Specialist at Epic, worked to bring EmpowerU to the district and enrolled over 400 students in the program during the 2021-22 school year.

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

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Comfort with Technology Students should be comfortable navigating online platforms, submitting assignments digitally, participating in video calls, and troubleshooting minor technical issues. Communication Skills In an online setting, students must proactively communicate with teachers for help, clarification, or participation in discussions.

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Pros & Cons of Online High School Programs

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This includes live classes, watching recorded lessons, completing assignments, and independent study. Can my teen still participate in extracurricular activities while studying online? Flexible programs allow students to spread their workload across the day. Can online high school help my teen catch up or graduate early?

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

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Whether it was participating in device-day pickup or hosting and coordinating meet-the-teacher drive-throughs, the entire district staff stepped up to provide for nearly 61,000 students. Led by Upchurch, the technology team coordinated across district departments to ensure a speedy roll-out of 1:1 devices. Mexico border. Get everyone onboard.

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