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    New USC study sheds light on adolescent mental health crisis in the United States

    Results emphasize the interconnectedness of mental health, attendance and school grades鈥攁 necessary reality for schools to grapple with.

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  2. Rossier News

    Roger Rossier MA 鈥63, EdD 鈥72, lifelong educator known for his significant contributions to educational research and policy, passed away at 92

    The namesake of the 海角论坛 School of Education passed away on Aug. 11, 2024.

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  3. Faculty News

    Copur-Gencturk receives $6.7 million in federal funding to continue work to improve elementary math instruction by improving teacher knowledge

    Largest ever 海角论坛 NSF grant will create content-focused professional development programs that focus on the key knowledge and skills that matter in quality teaching and student learning.

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    New research shows that transcendent thinking can increase teens鈥 sense of purpose

    In a study of an intergenerational community program, CANDLE researchers found that adolescents who engaged in transcendent thinking increased their sense of purpose.

  5. Rossier News

    USC launches Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy online program

    Culturally competent and versatile therapists are more critical than ever in the ever-evolving mental health landscape.

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    New study reveals that witnessing violence harms the brains of older teens鈥攂ut 鈥榯ranscendent thinking鈥 may be an antidote聽

    These latest findings from CANDLE researchers show that teens who think about social issues and violence in more reflective ways show greater resilience to the effects of violence exposure on their brain development.

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    After nearly a decade at 海角论坛, Stephen Aguilar earns tenure

    As Aguilar reaches the career milestone, he reflects on why tenure is essential to academia, the importance of seeing more Mexican Americans gain tenure and the legacy of Professor Emeritus Robert Rueda.

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  8. Alumni Story

    First-Generation Online Student Looks to 鈥楶ush Envelope鈥 for Representation in Higher Ed

    鈥淚f I can [help others] be in these platforms that, historically, were never meant for us, then I'm going to do that,鈥 says Geni Cobb, a college counselor and recent...