Inclusive Education Project Podcast

We continue to see compounded challenges in this school year. Today’s show focuses on the vital role school counselors can play in advocating for students and supporting student success, even in the uncertainty of a pandemic. Join us to learn more! Caroline Hines is an elementary school counselor in Sacramento, CA. Unlike many school counselors, Caroline is a social-emotional counselor who supports students and families, making sure her school is a kind and caring place where students feel safe, included, accepted, and cared for. Her last appearance on the podcast was about how schools and parents can promote kindness, and today’s conversation focuses on the unique challenges in our current school year. Show Highlights: How school counselors wear many hats that differ greatly from school to school What Caroline notices about this school year and its challenges How our brains are wired to handle short bursts of stress rather than long, sustained periods of stress How COVID adds extra stress because of the un