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The Hidden Academic Crisis of February: Why Struggling Students Stop Asking for Help
February is one of the quietest months in schools. It is also one of the most dangerous. By the time February arrives, the energy of the fall is long gone, the excitement of January has faded, and the pressure of the spring has not yet begun. Students are stuck in the middle. That middle is…
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The Quiet Students Are Sending Signals. Are We Listening?
Every school has them. The quiet students. The rule followers. The ones who move through hallways without drawing attention, sit in class without issue, complete assignments, and never require intervention. They are easy to celebrate. Easy to overlook. Easy to assume are “fine.” But as more research emerges about belonging, school climate, and adolescent mental…