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May 15, 2023 in Accreditation, Year of the Middle States Network

Your Questions on Student Mental Health, Answered

Dear Colleagues— Just how important is the question of mental health in schools? Our April 26 webinar “Mitigating Anxiety in Students” generated so many great insights and responses that this…
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May 9, 2023 in Accreditation, Year of the Middle States Network

Need Help Navigating Student Mental Health Challenges?

Dear Colleagues— In my last email, I shared a link to “Mitigating Anxiety in Students” with James “Jim” Incardona, Ph.D., and Camille Banks-Lee. I also shared my top 3 takeaways…
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May 5, 2023 in Accreditation, Year of the Middle States Network

Top 3 Takeaways From Last Week’s Event On Student Anxiety

Dear Colleagues— Thank you to all who joined us for “Mitigating Anxiety in Students,” a virtual panel discussion and Q&A.   I am especially grateful to James “Jim” Incardona, Ph.D., assistant…
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