A recent survey of adolescents and young adults by the children’s advocacy organization Common Sense Media found some disturbing trends. By and large, the young people surveyed are pessimistic about their futures, bored in school, disillusioned with politicians, and – perhaps most importantly – they don’t think their mental health is … well, healthy. They Read More
The answer is yes according to new data from Zety’s Cover Letter Expectations Report. 89% of of recruiters expect a cover letter to be included. Key findings: Here are some key blogs they have published which can help your students craft that perfect cover letter:
These upcoming webinars cover crucial topics, from requesting accommodations to exploring career pathways and making the most of campus resources. March 4 | 4:00 PM ET – Steps to AccommodationsRegister here: loom.ly/n5Z3q6g March 24 | 4:00 PM ET – Postsecondary Career Pathways: It’s Not Just UniversityRegister here: loom.ly/bW3Shdo April 8 | 4:00 PM ET – Make the Read More
Will you be ready to help students when the 2026-27 FAFSA form releases? There are two things we already know about upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): 1. In November, President Biden signed the FAFSA Deadline Act, establishing Oct. 1 as the release date for the FAFSA. The bill had Read More
You are meeting with a student, and they mention a word you have never heard before and look at you knowingly awaiting a response. What the heck did they just say? Luckily, We are Teachers came to the rescue. They just published a list of 100 Teen Slang words students are using in 2025. Here Read More
21% of college students report having a disability, 1.4 million K-12 students have a 504 plan, and 7.5 million K-12 students have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Section 504 is key to maintaining equal access to education for students with disabilities in the K-12 setting and college. What’s going on? 17 Attorney Generals (Texas, Alaska, Alabama, Read More
The college environment is drastically different from high school. Schedules: Students move from a very structured environment to one in which they have more control over their time. Living Arrangements: Students need to navigate living among peers with constant distractions. Self-Advocacy: Students need to advocate for themselves after their 18th birthday. Emotional Regulation: Students need Read More
The Woodward Hines Education Foundation has created a comprehensive college guide that can help your students plan, prepare, and pay for college. The College Guide is available free for download on their Get 2 College website. It includes sections for Middle School students and High School students as well as current College students and is Read More
The Momentum Scholarship is designed to encourage juniors to start applying for financial aid early. One lucky high school junior will win a $1,000 scholarship for proactively applying this winter. It is being offered by Going Merry to High School Juniors (Class of 2026). How can they apply? How to Apply: Simply create or sign Read More
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is offering a Continuing Education (CE) sessions every month! Each session earns you one hour of FREE NBCC-approved CE credit! Make sure to reserve your spot! In Session 1 you can get a rundown of all the Career Exploration Components available to your students at NO COST to them or Read More
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