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In this webinar we will discuss ideas from education leaders on how to prepare our students for postsecondary success in the midst of this pandemic. Our panel will share insights and strategies for targeting some of the most underserved populations. They will discuss ways to prevent them from slipping through the cracks and…

In honor of black history month, join us as we discuss with civil rights luminary Rev. Dr. Owen C. Cardwell Jr. about his experiences as one of the first two students to be desegregated in Lynchburg VA. public schools.

During COVID many parents have been necessarily thrust into playing a role in their children’s education typically occupied by teachers, counselors, academic coaches and trackers. Often they have felt overwhelmed as they have tried to balance the challenges of this pandemic, socio-economic stress, anxiety and their own emotional wellness with the added responsibility of their…

Finding Resilience in Rural Kentucky Whitley County is one of the most scenic areas in the United States. But the students there face a challenging dilemma. How do they value and hold to their identity and their roots, while sprouting their wings and letting their lives take flight? In this episode, we explore the heartwrenching…

Establishing Relevance in the Classroom, Strategies for Helping Students See The “Why” Of Learning

Supporting and Working with School Counselors to Reach all our Students During COVID-19

Creating a Resilient School Culture in a Pandemic

Miranda Beard Miranda A. Beard is a state and national motivational speaker and conference presenter. She was the 2016-2017 president of the National Schools Boards Association (NSBA) based in the Washington, DC area. She was elected to her leadership role in April 2016 by NSBA’s 150-member Delegate Assembly in Boston, Massachusetts. In her role as…

5 Important Resilience Boosters for Educators During a Pandemic

More Tools and Strategies to Engage Students and Motivate Attendance During COVID-19

Dr. Damien Sweeney Dr. Damien Sweeney serves as the Program Coordinator for Comprehensive School Counseling at the Kentucky Department of Education where he works alongside school counselors to equip them with best practices. Sweeney oversaw the publication of the Kentucky Framework of Best Practices for School Counselors. He also contributed to Guidance on How Districts…

Tools and Strategies to Re-engage Students and Motivate Attendance During a Pandemic