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Most U.S. School Districts Have Low Access to School Counselors: Poor, Diverse, and City School Districts Exhibit Particularly High Student-to-Counselor Ratios

Description
Examines trends in school counselor access. Discusses health-related roles counselors play, including meeting students' personal and social needs, supporting wellness programs, and advocating for students with disabilities. Includes data for rural areas.
Author(s)
Douglas J. Gagnon, Marybeth J. Mattingly
Date
10/2016
Type
Document
Organization
Carsey School of Public Policy
Tagged as
Access · Behavioral health workforce · Health workforce supply and demand · Rural-urban differences · Schools · Statistics and data

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