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Due to the storm, Barnard College closed at 4pm Friday, for non-essential personnel. “Essential personnel" include staff in Facilities, Public Safety and Residence Halls.  

Friday evening and weekend classes are cancelled but events are going forward as planned unless otherwise noted. The Athena Film Festival programs are also scheduled to go forward as planned but please check http://athenafilmfestival.com/ for the latest information. 

The Barnard Library and Archives closed at 4pm Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Feb. 9.  The Library will resume regular hours on Sunday opening at 10am.  

Please be advised that due to the conditions, certain entrances to campus may be closed.  The main gate at 117th Street & Broadway will remain open.  For further updates on college operations, please check this website, call the College Emergency Information Line 212-854-1002 or check AM radio station 1010WINS. 

3:12 PM 02/08/2013

Grade school counselors could boost student performance, says Prof. Randall Reback

October 19, 2010
economics
education
Randall Reback

Professor of Economics Randall Reback's latest research shows schools that give their students access to mental health counselors "rapidly boost student performance, quell disruptive behavior and resuscitate schools."  Excerpt from ParentDish.com:

"I was teaching in a lower-income school and having significant problems with two students," Reback tells ParentDish. "At the time, the police department provided counseling at the school and within one week I was amazed at the transformation in these students and how less disruptive they were in class. We're (teachers and parents) so focused on grades, but we under-emphasize the powerful role mental health help can bring to our classrooms. What kids need most is one-on-ones with caring adults."