September 2016

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School Surveys for Parents: Challenges, Importance, Purpose, and Tips

Student surveys are a fairly common method by which schools and education boards gather accurate representations of school climate, student perceptions and beliefs, and issues affecting the learning environment. Faculty, staff, and teacher surveys are utilized for a similar purpose, as they enable administrators to gain perspective from adults interacting with students individually and in […]

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5 Myths and Misconceptions about Conducting Student Surveys

In recent years, school and student surveys have gained more popularity in educational settings across the country. There are many different types of surveys available that measure a wide range of factors, environments, and perceptions, such as school and classroom climate; student, parent, and teacher perceptions; alcohol, drug, and tobacco use; mental health and bullying;

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The Role of a School Counselor: Why Are They Important?

Gone are the days where a school counselor’s main responsibility was helping students apply for college. Now, their responsibilities encompass a great deal more. In other words, “school counselors help students thrive academically, personally, and socially.”[1] Whether students feel overwhelmed by their class loads, overstressed with their lives outside of school, or concerned about other

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