On June 11, #NACACreads chatted with author Beverly Daniel Tatum about the new edition of her classic book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
Couldn’t make the discussion? Use this chat transcript to catch up on what you missed.
Continue reading #NACACreads: Transcript from Chat with Beverly Daniel Tatum
Schools with high-achieving students are reporting higher than average rates of teen depression and anxiety, a growing body of research shows.
“What we’ve found is that kids in high-achieving, relatively affluent communities are reporting higher levels of substance abuse than inner-city kids and levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms are also commensurate — if not greater,” Suniya Luthar, a professor emerita at Columbia University’s Teachers College told NPR.
Continue reading Achievement Pressure Linked to Anxiety, Depression
Our next #NACACreads online discussion is fast-approaching.
On Monday, we’ll chat with author Beverly Daniel Tatum about the new edition of her bestselling book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
Tatum, president emerita of Spelman College (GA), will answer questions as we explore how racism continues to affect students as they make their way to and through college.
The chat will kick off on Twitter at 9 p.m.
Continue reading Join Us Monday for a #NACACreads Discussion About Race
It’s well-documented that investing in a college education pays dividends over a lifetime.
But with tuition and fees rising faster than family incomes, figuring out the best path to a degree is easier said than done.
New guidance from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce seeks to take out some of the guesswork by outlining five (sometimes contradictory) rules for students to follow as they make decisions about their future.
Continue reading New Report Offers 5 Rules for College-Bound Students
Looking for summer reading suggestions for yourself or the students you serve?
NACAC member Brennan Barnard has released his annual compilation of book recommendations.
The full list — featuring titles suggested by college admission deans and counselors — appears on The Washington Post website. Some selections are related to education, while other titles are simply good reads.
Continue reading College Counselor Compiles Summer Reading List
Could shifting school schedules help teens succeed?
Pediatrician Aaron E. Carroll thinks so. In a blog published by New York Times in 2016, the doctor cites research showing that later start times are linked to higher rates of attendance and achievement among high school students.
Teenagers need about nine to 10 hours of sleep a night, Carroll writes. But, in many cases, extracurricular activities and homework — combined with an early school start time — make it difficult for teens to catch enough zzz’s.
Continue reading Pediatrician: Later School Start Times Could Boost Achievement
Still paying off your student loans?
Debt relief is available for qualifying school counselors and college admission professionals through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Learn the ins and outs of the program on June 6 during a free webinar hosted by the US Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid.
The one-hour session starts at 2 p.m. ET and will teach you how to apply for and navigate the PSLF program.
Continue reading Learn How to Apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Researching colleges can be a daunting task. Important questions often go unasked, and it’s hard to keep all the details organized in one place.
A new resource from NACAC aims to simplify the process for college-bound students.
Created in collaboration with the association’s Inclusion, Access, and Success Committee, Ask the Admission Office is a series of six checklists designed to help students determine what to ask when researching college options.
Continue reading Share Our New Checklists with Your Students
Editor’s note: A version of this post was originally published on Admitted in July 2015.
Preparing to send your students off to college?
Upperclassmen and recent graduates from around the world offered their advice to incoming freshmen in a New York Times piece.
The tips range from pragmatic (“always take advantage of free food”) to philosophical (“be willing to learn as you go”).
In all, the story includes advice from 24 students. Tips on finding friends, conquering college coursework and taking care of your physical and mental health are included.
Continue reading Upperclassmen Offer Tips to Incoming Freshmen
Summer is fast-approaching, which means our next #NACACreads chat is just around the corner.
On June 11, we’ll discuss Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? The chat kicks off at 9 p.m. (ET).
Author Beverly Daniel Tatum, president emerita of Spelman College (GA), will answer questions about her bestselling book as we explore how racism affects students as they make their way to and through college.
Continue reading Join Us for a #NACACreads Discussion about Race
