“Use data. Discuss results. Share experiences.” - Antoinette Dickerson and Dr. Dawn Robinson Great ideas to advocate for school counseling programs! #ASCA2020

“Pro-social theory of mind is being able to be kind, maybe even heartbroken, at what you see...to understand what it is to be someone who looks different than you.” - Dr. John Medina A wonderful speaker to close out #ASCA2020! Thank you, ⁦ASCA⁩!

Today is Day 1 of 3 for Counselors 4 Computing training through NCWIT! I’m in praise of the amazing resources for school counselors to make computer science more equitable and accessible for students! And even better that my colleague has joined me! #EdTech #Equity

Great quote! #NCWITC4C #EdTech

BIPOC School Counselors, join the first ever ⁦⁦PSCOC Virtual Conference from July 13-15! Thanks, ⁦@SchCounsOfColor⁩! #BetheChangeYouWantToSee

Don't forget to register for the Town Hall: How Can We Safely Reopen Schools in the Fall?, July 16 at 7 pm EDT. Join education associations and health experts as they discuss what children and parents needs to know to stay safe. ow.ly/QCVM50Axh7l

A teacher told me she tried a trauma informed approach. A kid was on zoom eating/daydreaming. Rather than publicly reprimanding, she checked in later to see how he was doing. The student was in the midst of a family crisis. Now she understands & he has support #traumainformed

Even mental health professionals need reminders to take care of themselves. Here are the keys to better self-care, writes HealthJones bit.ly/35ZSor0

Save the date: November 2. UVA School Counseling Summit. Anti-Racist School Counseling Webinar. #antiracistsc #scchat

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week: Do you need help with your mental health? If you don't know where to start, this new infographic may help guide you: go.usa.gov/xGfeS. #MIAW20 #shareNIMH

Register if you haven't already! tinyurl.com/2020SchoolCoun… Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy Dr. Renae D. Mayes (She/Her) Kara Ieva Dr. Tracy L. Jackson-Tapscott Anita Young Derick Williams

During a special session on December 14, the ACA Governing Council took the bold step of approving a nine-point plan addressing issues of racism and discrimination. #CounselorsHelp More info: bit.ly/2KxDuPS

⚠️ UPDATE ⚠️ ED will extend the pause on federal student loan payments and keep the interest rate at 0%. ed.gov/news/press-rel…

🚨 [TW: Self-harm, cutting, self-injury] 🚨 #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay is an annual global awareness day on March 1 to break down common stereotypes surrounding self-harm. If you or someone you know is in crisis, text MHA to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor 24/7.

We continue to learn more about last night's attacks in Georgia. This much is clear: The need to address anti-Asian racism and violence is urgent. Our hearts are with the families of last night's victims and AAPI communities nationwide who are hurting. learningforjustice.org/the-moment/mar…

See them. Remember them. Say their names. Pass this on. Victims of the Atlanta Spa Shootings (3/16/21) #StopAsianHate