https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/school-counselors School Counselors en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:04:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/can-schools-nudge-students-to-take-more-advanced-courses/2026/09 Researchers found promising results when schools "nudged" students to take more challenging courses. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:04:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/can-schools-nudge-students-to-take-more-advanced-courses/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-there-a-counseling-gap-for-non-college-going-students/2026/08 And many high schoolers say they don't complete the work-based learning they want to experience. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:26:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-there-a-counseling-gap-for-non-college-going-students/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-counselors-jobs-are-misunderstood-why-it-matters/2026/04 New report examines the challenges school counselors are facing and how to address them. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:21:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-counselors-jobs-are-misunderstood-why-it-matters/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-counselors-see-rising-trauma-linked-to-immigration-enforcement/2026/02 The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-counselors-see-rising-trauma-linked-to-immigration-enforcement/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/funding-ends-for-school-mental-health-projects-after-a-roller-coaster-year/2025/12 Schools, universities, and others thought they had five years to boost student mental health services. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:32:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/funding-ends-for-school-mental-health-projects-after-a-roller-coaster-year/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/can-school-counselors-support-the-push-toward-more-career-pathways/2025/11 More districts are emphasizing career readiness, but are counselors keeping up with the shift? Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:34:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/can-school-counselors-support-the-push-toward-more-career-pathways/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-esl-teachers-are-calling-for-more-mental-health-support/2025/07 Survey data analysis found more mental health counselors at school can boost morale for English-as-a-second language teachers. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:41:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-esl-teachers-are-calling-for-more-mental-health-support/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-schools-bringing-therapy-directly-to-students/2025/05 K-12 schools can offer services to students despite a mental health specialist shortage. Mon, 05 May 2025 19:56:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-schools-bringing-therapy-directly-to-students/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-school-counselor-has-a-four-legged-trick-for-getting-tweens-to-open-up/2025/02 The 2025 School Counselor of the Year supports hundreds of middle schoolers with help from her therapy dog, Winston. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:01:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-school-counselor-has-a-four-legged-trick-for-getting-tweens-to-open-up/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-latest-civil-rights-data-show-about-racial-disparities-in-schools/2025/01 The U.S. Department of Education released new data from 2021-22 covering students' access to STEM courses, school discipline, and more. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:40:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-latest-civil-rights-data-show-about-racial-disparities-in-schools/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-its-important-to-recruit-more-school-counselors-of-color/2024/09 Many students of color say they want to talk to someone who looks like them. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:35:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-its-important-to-recruit-more-school-counselors-of-color/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-feel-less-equipped-to-meet-students-mental-health-needs-than-a-few-years-ago/2024/05 Less than half of public schools report that they can effectively meet students’ mental health needs. Thu, 09 May 2024 12:41:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-feel-less-equipped-to-meet-students-mental-health-needs-than-a-few-years-ago/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-chaplain-bills-multiply-stirring-debate-on-faith-based-counseling/2024/03 Proponents say school chaplains could help address a mental health crisis. Opponents raise concerns about religious coercion. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:22:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-chaplain-bills-multiply-stirring-debate-on-faith-based-counseling/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/counselor-to-student-ratios-show-improvement-but-looming-fiscal-cliff-may-threaten-gains/2024/02 School counselor ratios have improved, but advocates warn schools could lose mental health resources as pandemic-relief dollars dissipate. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:05:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/counselor-to-student-ratios-show-improvement-but-looming-fiscal-cliff-may-threaten-gains/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-to-support-early-career-teachers-advice-from-native-educators/2023/12 They were new teachers fresh out of a graduate program to create a Native teacher pipeline. Today, neither is still in that position. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:08:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-to-support-early-career-teachers-advice-from-native-educators/2023/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-this-public-school-serves-students-recovering-from-addiction/2023/11 Here’s how this public high school provides support for students recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:42:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-this-public-school-serves-students-recovering-from-addiction/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-counselors-face-role-ambiguity-this-state-tried-to-clarify-matters/2023/05 New York's new regulations didn't always change how principals viewed or interacted with school counselors, research finds. Wed, 31 May 2023 21:31:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-counselors-face-role-ambiguity-this-state-tried-to-clarify-matters/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/chaplains-could-work-as-school-counselors-under-bill-passed-in-texas/2023/05 Critics see the measure as a continuation of the erosion of the concept of separating church from state. Thu, 25 May 2023 21:15:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/chaplains-could-work-as-school-counselors-under-bill-passed-in-texas/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-intervention-program-helps-teachers-students-address-racial-stressors-in-schools/2023/03 The pilot program sheds light on the role schools play in helping students heal from racial trauma. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:07:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-intervention-program-helps-teachers-students-address-racial-stressors-in-schools/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 President Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:46:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/zen-dens-creating-mental-health-spaces-at-school/2023/02 Design and staffing are important things to consider when setting up spaces for overwhelmed and stressed students. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:09:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/zen-dens-creating-mental-health-spaces-at-school/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-3-districts-are-bolstering-their-school-based-mental-health-services/2023/02 A federal grant program is giving school districts opportunities to expand mental health services. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:18:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-3-districts-are-bolstering-their-school-based-mental-health-services/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2023/a-saleslady-got-one-district-to-prioritize-students-mental-health Over the past decade, Andria Amador has reshaped mental health in the Boston school district with a commitment to prevention over reaction. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2023/a-saleslady-got-one-district-to-prioritize-students-mental-health https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-school-counselor-student-ratio-theres-good-news-and-bad-news/2023/01 The ratio is at its lowest level since the American School Counselor Association started tracking it in 1986. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:40:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-school-counselor-student-ratio-theres-good-news-and-bad-news/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-say-depression-anxiety-are-holding-them-back-but-they-cant-find-help-at-school/2022/10 Less than half of middle and high school students say they have an adult at their school they can talk to when they feel upset. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-say-depression-anxiety-are-holding-them-back-but-they-cant-find-help-at-school/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-struggle-to-hire-mental-health-workers-new-federal-grants-might-help/2022/10 Schools have long struggled to hire enough psychologists, social workers, and counselors. The pandemic made the need even more urgent. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:50:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-struggle-to-hire-mental-health-workers-new-federal-grants-might-help/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/we-talk-a-lot-about-student-mental-health-we-need-more-action/2022/09 The pandemic has brought new attention to student mental health concerns. Schools need sustained help to respond. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:05:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/we-talk-a-lot-about-student-mental-health-we-need-more-action/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/tackling-student-and-staff-mental-health-issues-in-covid-19s-wake Join this event and hear from experts on how to tackle managing student and staff mental health challenges. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:00:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/tackling-student-and-staff-mental-health-issues-in-covid-19s-wake https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/data-does-your-state-have-enough-school-psychologists-and-counselors/2022/03 Education Week examined ratios of school psychologists and counselors to students across the country. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:41:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/data-does-your-state-have-enough-school-psychologists-and-counselors/2022/03