WHY DO WE CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY?
Every year on March 17th, people all over the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green, attending parades, and looking for lu...
SCHOOL COUNSELING
MORE THAN JUST PIE
March 14 is best known in schools for Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi), loved by math teachers and studen...
St. Patrick’s Day Activities
EMBRACING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO FOCUS ON THE SENSES
St. Patrick’s Day provides a wonderful opportunity to incorporate fun, creative, a...
THE MANY ROLES OF A SCHOOL COUNSELOR
School counselors wear many hats, playing a vital role in the academic, personal/social (mental health), and career development of stud...
THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR SHORTAGE
Schools across the country are facing an urgent and growing challenge: there simply aren’t enough school counselors to meet students’ n...
SUPPORTING SCHOOL COMMUNITIES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS
In recent months, devastating natural disasters — such as the catastrophic flooding in Kentucky and the relentless wildfires in Califor...
MORE VALENTINE’S DAY ACTIVITIES: CONTINUING TO SPREAD LOVE AND KINDNESS
As we began in the previous blog, we're focusing on Valentine’s Day in February. This holiday provides a wonderful opportunity to cele...
VALENTINE’S DAY ACTIVITIES: SPREADING LOVE AND KINDNESS
Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity for school counselors to foster kindness, self-love, and emotional well-being among students. ...
LEADING IN DEMANDING TIMES: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS FACING DEI POLICY CHANGES
In recent months, actions taken by the U.S. Department of Education regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have sparked inten...
NAVIGATING POLITICAL TRANSITIONS IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
HELPING STUDENTS WITH THE INAUGURATION
In times of political change, such as an inauguration or the transition of leadership, students...