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What Is School Refusal? School refusal is more common than many people realize. Children and adolescents may avoid school due to social struggles (e.g., avoiding peers), academic challenges (e.g., test anxiety), or family-related stressors (e.g., a sick family member). Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing...

Helping Students Set Goals for Academic Success The New Year is the perfect time for students to set new goals for their academic success. However, goal-setting can be tough without a clear plan. With the right guidance, students can set goals that are easy...

Shared by Academics West. Summer is winding down, and school will be back in session soon.  The tail end of summer primarily fosters mixed emotions; fortunately, to escape this phase, there are several things that you can do to smoothen the back-to-school transition.  Getting...

Shared by Academics West. As the school year comes to an end,, it's time to reflect upon the accomplishments and moments we achieved this year.   Dance Emit Theatre A new cultural landscape dimension was achieved thanks to the inclusion of the emit theatre.  The...

Shared by Academics West. Mental health is vital for kids as it’s for adults. Studies show that one in five kids will go through a mental health issue when they hit 18 years. Hence the importance of normalizing health and talking about health issues...

Shared by Academics West. Summer is the default time for fun and relaxation. Unfortunately, summertime can also be a period of academic and personal regression when we don't actively engage ourselves.  To make the most of summer, follow the valuable tips below:  Avoid the...