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

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So Brito took some engineering classes at his high school, became president of his state’s Technology Student Association, and is starting at the University of Washington this fall on a pre-science track. She gravitated toward psychology and now plans to get a master’s in counseling and become a mental health worker.

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A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry

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Starting this fall, Alabama high school students can choose to take these classes–or any other state-approved career and technical education courses–in place of upper level math and science, such as Algebra 2 or chemistry. The most popular classes, he said, are financial management and family consumer science.

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Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens?

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Others need extra time with science concepts or benefit from visual and interactive lessons. That’s why having access to live teacher support, guidance counseling, and regular check-ins, like those offered through virtual schools backed by organizations such as Virtual Prep Academy, is important for keeping students on track.

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33 Original Bulletin Board Ideas + Classroom Decorations

Teachers Pay Teachers

Classroom Procedures and Expectations {Editable} PowerPoint – For MS and HS By Adventures in Science Grades: 3rd-12th Having classroom procedures and expectations in place for the first day of school can make all the difference in how your year goes. This low-maintenance take on the scientific method enhances each science unit of the year.

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

Seeking therapy or counseling, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in professional development outside of a toxic work environment can help educators protect their mental well-being. All three of his degrees were from the College of Education and Health Sciences.

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Supporting Student Mental Health in the Classroom: A Faculty Guide to Compassionate Engagement

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While staff in student affairs and counseling centers are often trained in mental health response and early intervention, faculty are frequently left out of these critical conversations. in Behavioral Science from the University of Maryland University College, an M.A. in Mental Health and Wellness from NYU, and a Ph.D.

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

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And that science isnt just experimentsits about impact. On-site counselling is always available, and the schools ties to community mental health organizations ensure no student falls through the cracks. Think art meets science. Students draw connections across subjects, which helps them develop a broader view of the world.