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Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 3 of 4)
Read the story: Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 3 of 4)In the beginning, God breathed identity into man, creating us in His image and calling us to reflect his character. From the outset, scripture reveals the importance of understanding who…
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When the Direction Changes: The Unplanned Path to Finding Vocation
Read the story: When the Direction Changes: The Unplanned Path to Finding VocationWhen I was young, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. I had a perfect, detailed map for my life that began when I was a tiny, determined fourth-grader and ended…
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From Metrics to Meaning: Humanizing School Improvement
Read the story: From Metrics to Meaning: Humanizing School ImprovementIn my journey as an educational leader, I have learned that real school improvement does not begin with spreadsheets or strategies– it begins with listening. Behind every data point is…
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Career Opportunities for School Counseling Graduates
Read the story: Career Opportunities for School Counseling GraduatesAcross the country, schools are being called to address more than just academic achievement.
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Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 2 of 4)
Read the story: Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 2 of 4)Part 2 of 4: Responsible Decision Making: Biblical Examples and SEL Connections The Bible offers a foundational perspective on responsible decision-making, emphasizing trust in God, moral discernment, and love for…
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Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 1 of 4)
Read the story: Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 1 of 4)Introduction: The Motivation and Purpose for Connecting Social-Emotional Learning and the Bible The Bible, God’s inspired word, is filled with stories, illustrations, and characters that exemplify the brokenness of humanity…
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Eating Disorders Among Youth: How School Counselors Can Help
Read the story: Eating Disorders Among Youth: How School Counselors Can HelpSince the pandemic, the increase in individuals’ desire to look a certain way has changed many lives, mainly those of our youth.
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Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Christian Higher Education
Read the story: Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Christian Higher EducationRecent research highlights the importance of developing a strong sense of belonging to enhance and improve student educational outcomes (Patrick et al., 2023).
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The Twice-Exceptional Young Adult: A Mother’s Viewpoint on the Transition Process
Read the story: The Twice-Exceptional Young Adult: A Mother’s Viewpoint on the Transition Process Six years ago, I wrote on Perfecting the Practice about my family’s experience in K-12 with my Twice-Exceptional son. During the intervening years, he attended college, struggled to find meaningful work…
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Empowering Young Mothers
Read the story: Empowering Young MothersCurrently, there exists a gap in which pregnant and teen mothers are not equally or equitably served through support in public schools when looking at systems as a whole.
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Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 3 of 4)
In the beginning, God breathed identity into man, creating us in His image and calling us to reflect his character.…
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When the Direction Changes: The Unplanned Path to Finding Vocation
When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. I had a perfect, detailed map for my life that…
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From Metrics to Meaning: Humanizing School Improvement
In my journey as an educational leader, I have learned that real school improvement does not begin with spreadsheets or…
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Career Opportunities for School Counseling Graduates
Across the country, schools are being called to address more than just academic achievement.
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Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 2 of 4)
Part 2 of 4: Responsible Decision Making: Biblical Examples and SEL Connections The Bible offers a foundational perspective on responsible…
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Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 1 of 4)
Introduction: The Motivation and Purpose for Connecting Social-Emotional Learning and the Bible The Bible, God’s inspired word, is filled with…
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Eating Disorders Among Youth: How School Counselors Can Help
Since the pandemic, the increase in individuals’ desire to look a certain way has changed many lives, mainly those of…
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Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Christian Higher Education
Recent research highlights the importance of developing a strong sense of belonging to enhance and improve student educational outcomes (Patrick…
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The Twice-Exceptional Young Adult: A Mother’s Viewpoint on the Transition Process
Six years ago, I wrote on Perfecting the Practice about my family’s experience in K-12 with my Twice-Exceptional son. During the…
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Empowering Young Mothers
Currently, there exists a gap in which pregnant and teen mothers are not equally or equitably served through support in…