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Do AP classes matter in college admissions?

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Key points: College is competitive, but students shouldn’t panic about AP classes After COVID, high school GPA isn’t a sure predictor of first-year college GPA Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50 years.

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Why SEL must be part of the chronic absenteeism solution

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Key points: Social-emotional skill building tackles the core reasons students disengage from classroom learning Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance Maybe it’s time to change up high school to improve student attendance For more news on chronic absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Chronic absenteeism remains a nationwide challenge, despite efforts to return to normalcy post-pandemic.

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Flywire and Blackbaud Partner to Streamline Tuition Payment Experience for International K-12 Students in the U.S.

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BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, has announced a strategic partnership with Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact. Flywire will become a preferred payment method for international students who pay their tuition and other related expenses to Blackbaud’s K-12 school customers in the United States.

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