k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

On a quiet morning in Ottawas Rockcliffe Park, more than a century ago, a woman named Theodora Philpot opened her home to four young students. Following World War II, Elmwood broadened its academic horizons beyond the humanities, and by the early 2000s, its student body had grown from 130 to over 300. Its about who the students become.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Student agency, which we might loosely define as students’ ability to influence their own learning, undoubtedly plays a critical role in education. Shifting to an approach where each student directs their own learning — rather than the traditional teacher-led approach — does not happen overnight. Student Choice.

Blended Learning 275

Blended Learning Students Counselling Feedback 275

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Her older siblings received degrees in Nigeria, where her parents still live, so she’d had to figure out a lot on her own, a burden she now tries to alleviate for the students she works with. million students accessed the Common App, created a profile and began working on at least one application. Photo courtesy of Olasunkanmi.

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Counselling Essay Students Study 210

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones. This call for a blanket ban on phones in the classroom ignores the fact that, for Gen-Z students, tech is a key part of their learning experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling MMI students to earn college credits while still in high school. Director of College Counseling at MMI Preparatory School. Help students explore fields of study before committing to a major.

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Counselling Ethics Schools High School 275

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2016

Successful online and blended learning programs in a recent survey are those that prioritized better teacher-student relationships, used an online curriculum as a primary instructional source, and used a combination of in-person and virtual instructional support.

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Online Learning Study Blended Learning Counselling 303

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

In 2013, the Texas legislature introduced “endorsements,” which function like college majors to provide high school students the opportunity to specialize in an area aligned with their long-term goals. To earn an endorsement, Texas students must take specific course sequences, or paths, in one or more areas of focus. in 2018 to 0.8%

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STEM Counselling Math High School 289

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Students come here from miles around to meet—first-come, first-served—with advisers for help navigating all things higher education, from admissions tests to majors to meningitis shots. This location primarily serves low-income students of color, many of them the first in their families to pursue advanced degrees.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

schools and its impact is being felt by students who need consistent, high-quality educators the most. As the number of students who receive special education services continues to grow, there is an increased demand for special educators. Burnout is one of the leading causes of workforce shortages in U.S.

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Special Education Counselling Education Disabilities 268

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Dr. Johnson currently serves as the Executive Officer for Student Services at Springfield Public Schools, where she oversees school counseling and social work services, dropout prevention and graduation improvement strategies, and college access and success initiatives. Boston – Dec. Johnson to its board of directors.

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Counselling Achievement Learning Study 216

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

But when one of her professors announced an opportunity for students to participate in a research internship to study young people’s well-being and civic engagement in the Coachella Valley, her interest was piqued. Me being a first-generation student, I've never had the resources to be able to step into education.

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Students Counselling Participation Ethics 203

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cole-Ochoa has observed the students at Truan Junior High re-adapting to in-person schooling fall along a spectrum. When we got into the classroom, the students were shy. They had a wall,” Cole-Ochoa says of the students in the small town of Elsa, Texas. “[Now] You have to take care of the students’ needs first,” she explains.

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Culture Counselling Schools Students 212

Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

In recent years, higher education has witnessed a surge in conversations around student mental health. National surveys consistently report escalating rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among college students (American College Health Association 2023). Rather, learning how to refer students is vital.

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Counselling Students Culture Knowledge 53

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Reading Lab analyzes students’ speech patterns to provide detailed instruction, practice, and reporting on individual phonemes, giving teachers an unprecedented window into where students are on their early reading journeys. “This tool is democratizing college admissions consulting, making it affordable for all.”

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Counselling Essay Reading Feedback 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

percent of students met or exceeded the Science standards. When race is considered as a factor in how students scored, the CAST scores show that only 13.75 percent of Black or African American students met or exceeded the Science standards. We are clearly not serving our Black students.

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STEM Counselling Gamification Special Education 269

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next academic year. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 291

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Last year’s stress led to record levels of teacher burnout and mental health challenges for students. According to a survey administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2019, 37 percent of high school students said they experienced persistent sadness or hopelessness and 19 percent reported suicidality.

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Exams Students Testing Learning 198

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Companies offering proctoring tools that monitor students as they take online exams are now being watched themselves—by Democratic senators. They add: “It is critical that bias, including racial and gender disparities, be addressed expeditiously to ensure that our students of color are not facing additional barriers in their fields.”

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Exams Counselling Students Intelligence 210

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

After all, without a consistent and functional faculty, the quality of students’ education is likely to suffer. Consider subsidizing telehealth counseling that more effectively fits into teachers’ schedules. By prioritizing teacher well-being in a sustainable way, educators, students, and the entire community stand to benefit.

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Teachers Schools Counselling Communication 325

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2019

Today only 9 percent of low income students get a college degree by age 24, compared with 73 percent of higher income students, according to a study by the Pell Institute. Before considering a path to post-secondary education, students need help identifying and showcasing their own strengths from an early age.

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Counselling Secondary Education Mobile Devices Students 167

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Studies show that students who are healthy both physically and mentally are more likely to excel in all aspects of academic achievement, including academic performance, education behavior, and cognitive skills and attitudes. Many are struggling to manage the stress and complications of everyday life.

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Counselling Art Schools Social Studies 278

eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2023

AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) — Two respected educators have been named the inaugural recipients of the YouScience® Innovative Educator Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions in guiding and inspiring students to explore their aptitudes and make informed decisions about their futures.

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Education Counselling High School High School 254

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2016

Qualified 7th grade students can earn special consideration for Cooke Scholarships by completing an edX MOOC. Up to 70 students will be selected to begin the Young Scholars Program when they start 8th grade in September. Up to 70 students will be selected to begin the Young Scholars Program when they start 8th grade in September.

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Grades Counselling Social Studies English 183

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2024

I was a 20-year-old college student with a bright future. I knew my school could provide accommodations, such as an aid to take notes for me and record my responses for exams and counseling services, but I worried that if I accepted this support, I’d be considered weak by my peers and professors. In summer 2012, my life changed.

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Disabilities Students Counselling Exams 211

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Student agency, which we might loosely define as students’ ability to influence their own learning, undoubtedly plays a critical role in education. Shifting to an approach where each student directs their own learning — rather than the traditional teacher-led approach — does not happen overnight. Student Choice.

Blended Learning 201

Blended Learning Students Counselling Feedback 201

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2019

This means that in a classroom of 24, eight students will suffer from clinical anxiety. Anxiety has triggers, which students can choose to work to avoid with strategies and support, but the existence of anxiety is not a choice. Unlike other illnesses, anxiety doesn’t present itself the same way in all students. Websites: 1.

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Education Counselling Coaching History 279

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2020

It tells us who has learned and who hasn’t so educators can determine what’s most likely to help a student grow and succeed in the future. My graduate school mentor, David Weiss , was a counseling psychologist. Assessment is a valuable complement to instruction. A brief history of adaptive testing.

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History Counselling Testing Students 145

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Xello , a modern K-12 college, career and future readiness program, is partnering with the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) to support the release of a series of publication briefs, online lessons and webinars covering student career development for career and technical education (CTE) educators. “We About Xello.

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Counselling Students Study Knowledge 133

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. Sound familiar?

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Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

EAB

MARCH 21, 2023

Podcast How to Improve Student Mental Health Counseling Episode 143. EAB’s Maggie Everett is joined by the University of New England Dean of Students and VP of Student Affairs, Jennifer DeBurro. EAB’s Maggie Everett is joined by the University of New England Dean of Students and VP of Student Affairs, Jennifer DeBurro.

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Counselling Students Discussions Study 52

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2022

Many colleges claim to help students find good jobs—but Texas State Technical College takes that to a new level. It’s not designed to help students study the liberal arts or transfer to four-year universities; instead, it prepares people to work as power linemen and dental hygienists. Is success a high program-completion rate?

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Students Counselling Art Study 174

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

What rights do parents, students and teachers have in an educational system increasingly awash in data and technology? The degree of privacy a student gets should not be dependent on that student’s socioeconomic status. The degree of privacy a student gets should not be dependent on that student’s socioeconomic status.

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High School High School Counselling Confidentiality 153

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Chief among them: How will families and students cope with closures? Reshan Richards : I think if your school is asking about connectivity at home, we hope you’ve already addressed all other dimensions about what schools provide for students—whether it’s food, safety or supervision. Give your school permission to phase out.

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Teaching Distance Learning Schools Internet 208

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Celina Pierrottet remembers 2016 as the year when she and her colleagues at the middle school where they taught noted a pointed change among their students. “We The rise in mental health needs among students following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed the U.S. We were just like, ‘Is it just me, or are kids really nervous?’”

Counselling 205

Counselling Middle School Middle School Motivation 205

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

Todd Burks teaches students to navigate the University of Virginia library. A dozen or so students are gathered virtually in a Zoom room, inhaling and exhaling and summoning their attention for a brisk lunchtime lesson filled with music and poetry. Yet many of the students want more than that, too. They watch TED Talks.

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Students Art Essay Interdisciplinary 178

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2018

That’s because for many students, college is a pathway to prepare for the workforce or improve one’s existing skills to advance a career. But regardless of the reason for attending college, relationships are what make college meaningful to a student, not chatbots. And doing this requires knowledge about technology and teaching.

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Teaching Instructors Teaching Assistants Counselling 150

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

About a month into each semester, Gayle Golden sets aside a little time to ask her students about their learning. Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received. What should we start doing in this class?

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Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 196