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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

teachers, school board members, superintendents, principals) and policy makers to see, appreciate, and honor the cultural capital that students of color bring to education, counseling, and mental health services. Counseling & mental health. An example is attending community events. BeliefsMatter.

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A Clarion Call for Change: Four Black Scholars Reflect on the Critical Need for More Educators of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When teachers were Black, my mother was more comfortable attending school events, and calling them with questions. For example, we add culture to everything associated with gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement, special education, discipline, college and career readiness, and counseling.

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What happens next?

Student Minds

Alongside all the fun and friendship at uni, life for me had also been a little ‘Lemony Snicket-y’ (A Series of Unfortunate Events). After spending my academic year on a placement abroad in Germany, I will be leaving the lifestyle and routine I’ve settled into, and the new home that I’ve made for myself.

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Healthy Life, Healthy Mind: Tips from a Professional Footballer

Student Minds

I think it reinforces that protecting your mental health is your number one priority, no matter what your course of study or hobbies is. I’m putting this first on the list because a recent event at our student residence has put this at the top of the agenda. I mentioned the event at the residence. Don’t be that person.

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Is Your Institution ‘Gen P’ Ready?

EAB

Focused on Mental Health While student mental health concerns have been growing for years, they have been significantly exacerbated by the stressors of the pandemic. Mental health concerns now beat academic and financial concerns in drivers of why students are considering leaving college.

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Are you prepared to recruit ‘Gen P’?

EAB

We're seeing a demand to push visit events to the post-admit stage. Be sure to highlight features that most interest families, including information on job placement, internships, and career services. Insight #2: Mental health concerns are shaping Gen P’s college search.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Move-in melt may also be attributed to several traits we’ve learned about Gen P , including significant mental health concerns and cost-related anxieties. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college. Celebrate their success and future promise.