Navigating the vast landscape of career possibilities can be overwhelming for high school students. As counselors, we play a crucial role in guiding and supporting students on their journey of career exploration and decision-making. Here are some effective strategies and resources to foster career exploration and guidance among high school students: Career Assessments: Start by 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
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
Many teens do not understand the link between social media addiction and depression/anxiety. This video explains that link. Follow up questions included. Screen time is literally rewiring the brains of the nation’s youth..This teaches students why excessive screen time is dangerous – it also covers why it can lead to depression and anxiety. Perfect for Read More
While many outside of America’s public schools may not be aware, this week, February 3-7, marks National School Counseling Week. As a higher education professional, and as a parent, this week serves as an opportunity to recognize the incredible impact that school counselors make on students, families, and communities – especially for neurodivergent students with Read More
A few times over the years I have featured blogs from Lynn O’Shaughnessy. She was the founder and owner of the College Solution which helped students find the right college for them by working with them and their families. Her blogs were great and recently she sent out the below note letting her readers know Read More
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