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Expanding School Counseling

Education
United States
Started April 18, 2026

We use panel-based estimators to show that California’s Supplemental School Counseling Program increased the number of counselors on staff and improved counselor to student ratios, but reduced average counselor experience

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
California's program is a necessary investment in student well-being, fostering a supportive environment for academic and emotional growth.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Increasing the number of counselors through California's program directly enhances student support and mental health services in schools.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The reduction in average counselor experience due to staffing increases undermines the quality of guidance students receive.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
While more counselors are beneficial, we must consider the balance between quantity and the quality of experience in school counseling.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The focus on counselor numbers over experience could lead to ineffective counseling practices that fail to meet students' needs.
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