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The start of high school doesn't have to be stressful

  • Written by David Yeager, Associate professor, University of Texas at Austin
Up to two-thirds of students experience 'ninth grade shock,' which can affect everything from grades to mental health.ABO Photography/www.shutterstock.com

This month, more than 4 million students across the nation will begin high school.

Many will do well.

But many will not.

Consider that nearly two-thirds of students will experience the “ninth...

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