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Big Wins, Little Wins: 'Superheroes' with Cher Kretz
Educators may not wear capes, but the way they show up in students' lives makes them superheroes. Cher Kretz, a school counselor and...


Notes from the Past: The Legacy of Educators
Dr. Loretta Whitson, Executive Director and leader of the California Association of School Counselors, shares a little note she received...


Big Wins, Little Wins: Anita Shirley
Anita Shirley, EdD, has many impactful stories to share from her career in education, but this BIG WIN story will inspire anyone to...
Big Wins, Little Wins: Stories of Success in School Counseling with Alexis Goddard
Every day, thousands of educators make profound positive differences for students across the nation and globe. This series, "Big Wins,...


Anchors of Support: Listening When Students Need Us Most
How simply showing up can provide safety, healing, and hope for students navigating trauma. by: Josh Godinez "In the wake of national...
Safeguarding the Promise of Public Education
Public education is a cornerstone of our democracy, but it’s facing real challenges right now. Jami Parsons, Deputy Executive Director of...
When It's All Too Much, Talk To Your School Counselor
For many students, it’s easy to feel lost, unmotivated, or like you don’t fit in. At the start of middle school, Anya, a Southern...
School Counselors: Enough Love To Go Around
School counselors play a crucial role in student well-being that goes far beyond academics. Amber Thompson, a high school counselor in...


All School Counselors Save Lives
School counselors are essential to student well-being. Tawnya Pringle’s decades of experience show how counselors notice when students...
The Stories Teachers Can’t Ignore
Why Students Need More Than Academics to Succeed Students bring their whole lives with them to school. Patty Taylor, a veteran teacher,...
Navigating SEL in a Polarized Climate
Many families and educators want students to leave school ready to work with others, speak up for themselves, and handle real-world...


Supporting Educators - Beyond Teacher Appreciation Week
The conversation around educator well-being was front and center at the 2024 California Association of School Counselors conference....


Where To Find Hope - A Message From a California School Counselor
At the 2024 California Association of School Counselors conference, one of the main topics was how to create real, positive change in...
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