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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

eSchool News

In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom. Down the hall, culinary students chop and saute in the schools commercial kitchen, and in another room, cosmetology students snip mannequin hair to prepare for the states natural hair stylist license.

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LearnWell Acquires Comprehensive Counseling

eSchool News

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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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

That moment in 1915 became the foundation of what is now Elmwood School an institution that, in 2025, proudly celebrates 110 years of inspiring young women to lead with confidence and purpose. The schools leap into the future began in 1978 with the introduction of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.

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Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

eSchool News

By implementing a comprehensive IRP, schools can not only minimize the impact of cyberattacks but also enhance their long-term cybersecurity posture. Via containerization , admins can create a virtual boundary between school and personal apps, protecting sensitive data without overstepping on privacy.

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

eSchool News

Key points: Light-touch, low-cost interventions focused on attendance can pay dividends Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism For more news on student success, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub One surefire way to support student success?

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School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

eSchool News

K-12 school counselors exposed critical challenges in addressing the escalating youth mental health crisis in schools. co-director of the National Center for School Mental Health. It is clear that Tier 2 interventions are the key to addressing the mental health crisis in schools. The survey of 500 U.S.

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Schools, at halftime, need to put funding into play for the second half of the year

eSchool News

As we enter into another winter season living with the pandemic, special education services are not where schools hoped they would be, with many feeling that they are still falling behind rather than beginning to catch up. For once, the challenge on the ground for schools is not how to manage a tight budget. Identify the highest needs.