“If teachers can equip these students to take risks when they’re at their most self-conscious and insecure, they’ll turn out individuals who can lean into discomfort for the rest of their lives.” Counselor's tips on how teachers can boost tweens’ courage. edut.to/2JE8WIX

It’s a sad state of affairs. They’re trying to push educators out the door. My only question is, who will educate the children?

It takes a village. Advocate for children even if they aren’t yours.

These students were given several ways to show what they know in science class: journaling, lab work, oral reports, a writing cluster (drama, fiction, poetry, and essays), small group work, artwork, and written tests. Here are the results. edut.to/2rFSGkx

This is now! We, counselors, are in a helping profession. Let’s help ALL children but let’s all give attention to our black and brown children that experience inequities far more than their white classmates. #inequities #inequality #Education cbsnews.com/video/document…

This is epic! I can’t wait to do this one day at my place of employment.

"Too many of the 'workforce credentials' earned by high school students have no value in the labor market." While no-one believes that education is solely preparation for work, many high school "vocational" courses are in areas of low employer demand: bit.ly/2XGNhWD

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Seventy percent of teens say stress is a major problem. Research backs that up—and teachers are beginning to offer solutions. edutopia.org/article/teen-s… edutopia

Inspired by a Twitter thread by Brian Mendler, we gathered some of the words all kids love to hear from their teachers. What do you say to yours?

Teaching without relationships is sort of like cookies without the chocolate chips. It’s possible -- it’s just not nearly as good.

Culturally responsive teaching reinforces the idea that all students belong, that their experiences and ideas have value in the classroom. edutopia.org/article/gettin…

#SchoolCounselors, Just wanted to pass along this free resource "When I Grow Up: Career Lessons & Activities for 9-12 grade" #scchat #hschat wrksolutions.com/Documents/When…

My reason why...

The Oakland Career Readiness Conference is scheduled for March 15-17, 2022. Please mark your calendar. Educators are encouraged to register at tinyurl.com/OCRCregisterSp….

We all come from Detroit and we ended up here. Congratulations Class of 2022! You made it! 🎓