ZipRecruiter has posted salary estimates of school counselors by state. They use information from employer job postings and third-party data sources to come up with these estimates. Here is the list sorted from highest average salary to lowest: State Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Washington $68,419 $5,701 $1,315 $32.89 District of Columbia Read More
Product philanthropy turns an operational liability into positive social impact Many schools in the United States are underfunded, with a significant number facing funding gaps that negatively impact student resources and outcomes. On average, American teachers spend between $500 and $900 out of their own families’ budgets to supplement the materials and supplies their students Read More
Whether it was intentional or coincidental, April features two “awareness” months that complement each other: Counseling Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month. The former is a tool to help you cope with the latter. The way families live today is not the way people used to live. Fifty years ago, a majority of women were Read More
In the “old days,” you went to college to figure out what you wanted to do in life, become an adult, learn independence and become well-rounded. Along the way, you earned a degree. That was then, and this is now. In 1990, the cost of full-time attendance at a four-year college was around $10,000 a Read More
I wanted to share a recent exchange with a colleague on LinkedIn, who said one of her biggest college essay challenges is parent involvement. The underlying issue, as I see it, is how to respect and value parents while also keeping them from over-stepping. They are important, after all, and many of us are parents Read More
The college admissions process is complicated enough with campus visits, test-optional schools, applications, summer activities, etc., but trying to understand the world of financial aid can be daunting. Here are some basic “Myths” and “Realities” in the world of financial aid. 1. “We make too much money to qualify.” • “Only low-income families receive financial Read More
Numerous tweens and teens who witness bullying often admit to not knowing how to react. Don’t be in the dark! You have the ability to make a significant difference. Begin by using these suggestions to take action.
To promote our greatest hopes and dreams for youth—and to prevent the outcomes we worry about most—we must be the trusted adults young people need. But how do we do that in schools and youth-serving organizations? How do we build the kinds of relationships that promote academic growth and positive youth development… while ensuring our Read More
Most people understand college to be one particular thing: four years of instruction that prepares you for a hopefully high-paying job. This has been the traditional route. However, there are now more ways than ever to pursue higher education. As a guidance counselor, your job is to help students find the route that is most Read More
Looking for a little extra money on the side or during the summer when out for summer break? AI has created some nice side gigs that can help boost income during the summer. Resume Now just put out a list of 10 top side gigs which include email inbox cleanup specialists, podcast show notes writers, Read More
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