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

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The latest NAEP scores show declines in reading and math among fourth and eighth graders. Incorporating purpose-building activities into counseling and advising–such as career and college readiness skill development, interest-based clubs, or guided goal-setting exercises.

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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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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. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching.

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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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Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant

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This article on the science of reading originally appeared on Purdue University’s site and is reposted here with permission. awarded to Purdue in August as part of Lilly Endowment’s Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana initiative, which launched in 2022. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

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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.

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

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We as educators can also serve as gatekeepers to either advanced studies, special education, counseling, etc. Counseling Services Mental health professionals and counselors are vital in supporting students in their academic journey and the “whole child” development.

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