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    25 minutes ago

    Congrats, grads! Now wear this stifling tarp and a hat for your outdoor ceremony. This look is from around 1910 in a Cotrell & Leonard trade catalog in . Each gown was custom made, and hoods were silk-lined and trimmed with velvet.

    White paper with decorative gold line drawing border. Inside is a woman shown from the front and back, wearing a dark graduation robe and hat. She is holding a small book. Text under reads Type 5-0 front and Type 5 back, and Used by Stanford, Univ. of Syracuse, Wellesley and many others in all parts of the country.
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    21 hours ago

    4.9 million middle and high school students used tobacco products in 2018. Learn how you can help reduce youth tobacco product use in this from

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  3. 18 hours ago

    ? Charter schools are public schools & are not allowed to charge tuition. They are created by school districts, colleges, nonprofit organizations, or other entities and have flexibility in determining many of their policies/practices.

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  4. 20 hours ago

    The answer? ➡️ 1991! The first law allowing the establishment of public charter schools was passed in Minnesota in 1991. Dive deeper here ⬇️

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  5. 21 hours ago

    You get a call from an unknown number and the caller is promising to help you pay off all of your student loans. All they’re asking for is some personal info and an upfront fee. Sounds too good to be true, right? ⚠️ It probably is ⚠️

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  6. 23 hours ago

    🚨 POP QUIZ 🚨 When was the first law passed allowing the establishment of public charter schools?

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    May 16

    Today’s health theme is preventing youth tobacco use. In 2018, 1 in 5 high school students and 1 in 20 middle school students were using e-cigarettes. Download ’s new infographic to learn more:

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  8. May 16

    Research shows a connection between drug use and poor academic performance. According to , 48% of youth earning D’s & F’s in school had used marijuana in the past month. More from : prevention resources for educators/school staff 👇

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  9. May 15

    The North Idaho STEM Academy was created at the request of parents and the community. It tailors its curriculum to meet the unique needs of students. Read about this unique public charter school here ⬇️

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    May 15

    — 4-time Headliner of the Year — talks about , , , and .

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    May 15

    THREE DAYS LEFT: Successful SEL programs include a variety of stakeholders. Do you have an idea on how to leverage your school community to make SEL successful? Submit your idea for the Whole Child, Whole Teacher Summit in Utah by May 17:

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    May 15

    Florida students! Your FAFSA deadline is today. If you haven't filled out the FAFSA form, you might want to get on that (like ASAP) 👉 .

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  13. May 15

    PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: It’s easy to think “Not my kid.” Make sure you know the warning signs of opioid misuse and abuse, and are prepared to talk with your kids.

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    May 15

    Ready to learn which schools, districts, and IHEs are 2019 ? Stay tuned for news on 5/22!

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    May 14

    Meet 's Army Fellow, SGM Will Holland. We appreciate his service to our nation’s students and his valuable insights on matters related to military-connected children and their education.

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  16. May 14

    There are many protective factors that reduce the risk that a young person will use drugs or alcohol. A powerful protective factor is a strong bond with a parent or caregiver.

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  17. May 14

    A health condition made Trevor’s attendance at school difficult. Thankfully, he found a charter school that balanced flexibility with accountability and tailored his work to his individual needs and interests. Learn more ➡️

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  18. May 14

    Equip your child with the skills to avoid participating in high-risk behaviors. Learn more about refusal skills and how you can help your child gain confidence to remove themselves from uncomfortable environments 👉

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    May 13

    🆕 It’s critical for youth to understand the risks of misuse and how to prevent it. SAMHSA’s NEW fact sheet helps teens get smart on the short- and long-term effects and the signs of opioid use. ➡️

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    May 8

    BLOG | May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Dawn Yazzie, an early childhood mental health consultant on the Navajo reservation in Arizona & a technical assistance specialist, discusses infant & mental health consultation

    Photo of Dawn Yazzie, a part-time Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (ECMHC) on the Navajo reservation in Arizona and a Technical Assistance Specialist with the Center of Excellence for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation.
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