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6 Real-World and Applicable Career Exploration Activities for High School Students

Experiential Learning Depot

As an experiential educator and parent, I understand the significance of introducing my students to career exploration activities and guiding them toward a logical career path, as well as ensuring they have real skills to navigate evolving career landscapes when I’m gone. Students, again, take a project-based learning approach.

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Depression on College Campuses conference: Insights and actions (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Mental health in higher education faces a sort of paradox. On the other hand, many students do not seek counseling, even if they’re in great distress. Higher education institutions need to meet the mental health needs of students who refrain from seeking help. Here are some key takeaways from the conference.