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  • My student told me they are homeless (without food, do not have internet access, can't afford textbooks, has an unmet health need, has a family member in crisis, lost their job and insurance, etc.). They haven't asked for help. How can I support them?

How can I reduce academic stress for students?

Advice from Brian McKevitt

Professor, School Psychology Program

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How do I find the right balance between appropriate academic expectations and empathy for students?

Advice from Kelly Gomez Johnson

Teacher Education, Assistant Professor

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My student told me that they are homeless (without food, do not have internet access, can't afford textbooks, has an nmet health need, has a family member in crisis, lost their job and insurance, etc.). They haven't asked for help. How can I support them?

Advice from Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo

Teacher Education, Faculty Fellow

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