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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. Mackey said the state added career coaches in recent years to ease the counseling workload, but in many districts there is just a single coach, who rotates among schools.

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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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7th grade scholarships for MOOC completion

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The Cooke Young Scholars Program provides high-achieving students entering 8th grade with many benefits, including: individualized counseling to set academic goals; guidance on applying to colleges; and funding for summer educational programs, study abroad, internships and some school expenses.

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

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8 th Grade Pre-Academies and 9 th –12 th Grade Academic Academies—a community college partnership, an extensive catalog of dual credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a 6-12 ELA (English Language Arts) and social studies curriculum tied to news literacy, the Senior Experience course, as well as nationally recognized arts and athletics.

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What Public School Teachers Want: Less Disruption

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We want all children to attend a public school where there is a nurse, the arts, band, orchestra, novels, field trips, technology and daily classes in the “untested subjects” (such as science and social studies). Teachers want fair funding for all schools. In fact, charter schools have been accused of re-segregation.

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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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How to Keep School Rhythm and Routines for Young Children at Home

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Her counsel leads what follows, and makes thinking processes and plans accessible to others who may be wrestling with similar questions. Lesson videos or prompts in the following curricular areas: reading, math, writing, and social studies. Beth O’Brien, head of early childhood at New Canaan Country School in New Canaan, Conn.

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