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3 strategies to reduce school avoidance

eSchool News

Whether it’s studying for an exam, completing a college essay, or finishing a social studies project, all students will inevitably find themselves procrastinating at some point in their academic careers. Triggers may include social interactions, academic pressures, or fears of failure.

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Taking Grades (Stress) Out of Learning 

Faculty Focus

But this came with a constant fear: the fear of failure, of disappointing my parents, and of falling short of expectations. I studied relentlessly under immense pressure, and my hard work paid off when I was accepted to my desired university. In my confusion, I began reading for curiosity rather than exams. Where was my future?

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Renaissance Learning Acquires Schoolzilla to Marry Assessment and School Data

Edsurge

Schoolzilla claims its tools help address issues like absenteeism, course failures and disproportionality in suspensions. In 2017, an independent researcher discovered a flaw in how Schoolzilla stored personal information including test scores and social security numbers. The company claims to service a third of U.S.

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