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Navigating the Discussion on Antisemitism with High School Students: Educate, Engage, and Empower

Addressing complex and sensitive topics like antisemitism in high school environments is crucial to fostering understanding, empathy, and combating prejudice. With the situation in Israel/Gaza this topic is at the forefront of conversation around the country. As educators and mentors, engaging in discussions about such topics is an opportunity to encourage critical thinking and promote Read More

College Planning Seminar – Honors and Activities: More Than Just a List – Free Webinar

The College Guidance Network is hosting a free webinar that covers the honors and activities section on the college application. What should your students do? Just list a bunch of stuff they have done. Well, actually there’s more to it than that. The webinar has an interactive Q&A that provides expert advice on: **Ways to Read More

Let’s Get Digital

It has been said (including by me) that the first time you do something it’s innovation, and the second time tradition. The title of the previous post was a feeble attempt at humor, featuring a bad pun based on a line from a Barry Manilow song. The title of this post features a less bad Read More

Senior Checklist for 4-Year College Pathway

The Counselors at Gowanda High School have put together a nice checklist you can use with your students that are looking to attend a 4-Year College next year: They also have checklists for students that plan to join the workforce right after high school, those that are considering embarking in a military path and those Read More

Organizations That Provide Support for Students With Disabilities

Many organizations provide advocates, resources, and empowerment for students with physical and sensory disabilities. If you’d like to learn more, check out the following. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association With an audiologist network of more than 228,000 members and affiliates, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) supports individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders. Its goal is to Read More

College Advising Post-SFFA – Free Webinar

A webinar will be hosted by Beth Arey (Evanston Township High School), Veronica Hauad (U Chicago), Meredith Lombardi (Common Application) & Aya Waller-Bey (U of Michigan) to talk about advising students post-SFFA. It will be live on October 5th and then archived for later viewing. This summer’s Supreme Court’s decision in SFFA vs. Harvard/UNC banned Read More

School Counselor Advocacy and Empowering Students for Post-Secondary Success – Free Podcast

After witnessing a student feel defeated about plans to attend community college rather than a University, Priscilla Grijalva knew that she needed to change the narrative. That’s when “Reach Higher Thursdays” were created, leading to more support and celebration for all post-secondary options.  Priscilla Grijalva is a highly accomplished school counselor with over 18 years Read More

Membership Dues Notice from the College Board – What to Know

It’s that time of year again when your head of school/principal is receiving the annual “your membership dues are past due” notice from College Board. Dear valued member, The annual College Board Membership dues for your organization are outstanding. Attached is a copy of the unpaid invoice. “Dear valued member??” We are not now and Read More

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