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Preparing high school seniors for job hunting
Edutopia
Part of our job as educators is to help our students be college and career ready.
As a way to keep my seniors engaged and to help them leave high school with a relevant piece of work, we spend time exploring and creating a professional résumé that's reviewed in a face-to-face setting by area professionals. We also practice and prepare for mock interviews.
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NYC won't expand prekindergarten for 3-year-olds next year
Chalkbeat New York
Mayor Eric Adams is not planning to expand New York City's free prekindergarten program for 3-year-olds next year, as city agencies are facing calls to cut back on spending, education department officials confirmed Nov. 16.
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Overcoming Obstacles is a free K-12 life skills curriculum that provides you with the tools to teach your students how to communicate effectively, make good decisions, achieve meaningful goals, and more. Visit oolifeskills.org today to download lessons, training guides, standards alignments, translations, and more—all free!
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The benefits of mental health programs in schools
U.S. News
As the number of young people experiencing depression and anxiety continues to grow, schools play a critical role as providers of mental health services: Some 70% of children in the U.S. who seek and receive mental health support get it at school.
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How parents can be involved in the college admissions process — without overstepping
University of Rochester News Center
A recent survey of 2,300 parents by consulting firm EAB found that three out of four parents want direct communications from colleges. Also, 48% of students named parents or guardians among their five most trusted sources of information on choosing a college — up 11% from 2020. These trends have been steadily increasing over the past two decades, so this clearly isn't a fad.
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Shortridge Academy is a private New England therapeutic boarding high school emphasizing college prep academics and ongoing therapeutic support. We offer rolling admissions with a minimum commitment of one academic semester. Our idyllic southern New Hampshire setting provides a tranquil and more “normalized” experience for our students. Call (855) 940-5877
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Kids under 12 contacting runaway safeline ballooned 153% in pandemic
K-12 Dive
The number of youth under age 15 who contacted the National Runaway Safeline soared by 53% during the pandemic, from 3,500 in 2019 to 5,366 in 2021, according to a report released last week. Children ages 12-14 are now the National Runaway Safeline's fastest growing population.
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Mindfulness in K-12 schools
U.S. News
As educators increasingly recognize the importance of social-emotional skills for academic success, many schools are adding mindfulness instruction to help reduce stress, improve students' focus and create a positive classroom environment.
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