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NM Education Department provides academic coaches, food to struggling students

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) says that the tiny Sandoval County village of Cuba, a rural community with an estimated population of 735, seamlessly shifted from in-person classroom instruction to distance learning.

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Martin County program helps a dozen troubled teens earn a high school diploma

Several high school graduations were either delayed or held non-traditionally due to the coronavirus pandemic. Martin County held delayed graduation ceremonies for its seniors. Project Lift, a non-profit in Palm City, aims to help troubled teenagers earn a high school diploma by teaching them vocational skills.

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Georgia School-Based Mental Health Virtual Town Hall July 21

To increase access to school-based behavioral health services in Georgia, a virtual town hall will be held on July 21. The discussion – supported by The Carter Center and co-hosted by Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice and Voices for Georgia’s Children – will address ways to continue delivery of Georgia’s school-based mental health services in non-traditional settings during the pandemic.

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Students call for an end to racism, bullying in Southlake Carroll school district

Current and former students in the Carroll school district are sending a 10-page letter and petition to administrators and school board members demanding change, stating that people of color are continuing to experience racism and bullying.

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As schools go to distance learning, key strategies to prevent learning loss

One does not have to look hard to find evidence that when you close schools due to a pandemic, students’ social, emotional and academic needs are affected.

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School Closure Amid Pandemic: Dropout rise a major concern

The ongoing closure of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic is increasing chances that thousands of marginalised students across the country might have to drop out and engage in child labour, warn government documents and educationists.

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Call to Action: Education Leaders Must Confront and Address Racial Discrimination

On June 26, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos along with Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kenneth L. Marcus issued a Call to Action to education leaders to confront and address racial discrimination. July 2 marks the 56th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI). The Call to Action states “As education leaders, you must confront and address race discrimination in your schools.

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A tuition break, half-empty campuses and home-testing kits: More top colleges announce fall plans

Nationwide, there are vast differences in approach among schools that range from two-year community colleges to four-year research universities. Some are bringing nearly all students back to campus for at least some face-to-face instruction, while others are planning for nearly all courses to be remote.

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Pandemic Hurts Student Mental Health

A new survey found students had difficulty accessing mental health care and experienced higher rates of depression after the pandemic began, prompting calls for a broad response from colleges.

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Play therapy room gives students a place to unwind

Before the school year abruptly went virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic, Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach had a unique place for students who needed a break from their day. Earlier this year, WPTV visited the school's play therapy room. It's a place of solace for students who need a little break from their day. Inside, the toys are more than toys. They help calm fears, solve problems, and release emotions.