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Guidance counselors could help female high schoolers erase the STEM gender gap

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As a result, the gender gap in completing the STEM endorsement in HISD almost completely disappeared, declining from 6.2% As a result, the gender gap in completing the STEM endorsement in HISD almost completely disappeared, declining from 6.2% Both male and female students were switching to STEM in the second cohort.

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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. The truth is, anti-racism is for everyone.

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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. The truth is, anti-racism is for everyone.

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How a Frustrating Search for Scholarships Grew Into a Life-Changing Opportunity

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Recently, Hill took a few minutes away from his studies to discuss the struggle of scholarship hunting and the joy of earning a life-changing opportunity. I worked at a local STEM-based organization that helped kids get firsthand experience. In addition to an internship with Amazon, he’ll be awarded up to $40,000 over four years.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

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The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical. Vrain Valley School District Career-connected learning will become more important than ever.

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Training Today’s Youth to Become Tomorrow's Mental Health Care Providers

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The discrepancy stems from systemic factors like economic inequality, as well as cultural ones. Studies have shown that counseling and therapy are more effective when providers share a cultural understanding with patients. Families may believe that therapy is ‘a white people thing,’” Cherestal says.

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Recovering Student Engagement at Mid-course Time

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reference interviews, counseling inquiry, engaging lectures, classroom discussions, case studies, scenarios, role-play, problem-based learning, inquiry based learning, etc.); as an example, let’s look at teaching with case studies. Case studies are a common teaching strategy.