Investing in Counselors, Investing in Students: A Leadership Imperative

School counselors are one of the most underutilized strategic assets in K–12 education. While the demands of running a school often lead to creative staffing decisions, assigning counselors to roles outside their training is not just inefficient; it’s counterproductive. Counselors are uniquely trained in student development, academic planning, mental health support, and postsecondary readiness. When school leaders fully align their roles with School Counseling program models, the...