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Simple Ways to Bring Mental Health Conversations to Your School This Year

Active Minds

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For many of us, mental health has become intertwined into our everyday conversations — chatting with our friends about daily stressors, reading social media posts about managing anxiety, and meeting with a therapist when things feel out of control. Book a live training session today! The good news?

Mental health

Mental health Curriculum Therapist Literacy

The Importance of LGBTQ+ Rights in Mental Health Culture

Active Minds

JUNE 1, 2023

In the spirit of this celebration, we’re taking a stand against book bans and the attacks on transgender students, reinforcing our unwavering support for the rights of our LGBTQ+ youth and young adults and working to safeguard their mental health in every way we can.

Mental health

Mental health Inclusion Facilitation Humanities

Gen Z Shares How to Support Mental Health Policy

Active Minds

APRIL 4, 2023

At Active Minds, we believe policy is key to enacting lasting mental health change – and students play a huge role in facilitating this change. As you begin to familiarize yourself with these policies, you may wonder: how can you influence the public conversation and get involved with mental health advocacy?

Mental health

Mental health Facilitation Access Accessibility

New Research on BIPOC Mental Health Debuted at Active Minds Conference

Active Minds

JULY 14, 2023

Our Emerging Scholars Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation, allows young adults nationwide to expand the research and discourse surrounding BIPOC mental health through an antiracism lens. Name: Brianna A. Baker is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Teachers College at Columbia University.

Mental health

Mental health First generation Counseling Communication

The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Primm We believe that the discontinuation of affirmative action will increase isolation and decrease a sense of belonging among students of color, both of which pose risks to mental health. For nearly a decade, the Steve Fund has promoted the mental health of young people of color.

Mental health

Mental health Students Collaboration Higher education

Featured ASCA Magazine article: Tools for Self-Care - Promoting Self-Care to Students, Educators, and Graduate Students

School Counselor Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

This issue highlights the importance of school counselor and student mental health. Below are links to initiatives I've facilitated that are mentioned in the article. 12 Days of Self-Care Check out this 12 Days of Self-Care post for information about how I facilitated 12 Days of Self-Care at my school.

Facilitation

Facilitation Counseling Students Mental health

Empowering Dreams and Overcoming Barriers: The Unforgettable Journey of TRIO Students at the 2023 National Student Leadership Congress

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

One of his students was having trouble finding belonging in the new environment, and Santana credited the mental health and CPR training from COE for him being able to support that student. from Saturday, June 11 , until Thursday, June 15. COE has seasonal student opportunities for TRIO students and recent graduates.

Leadership

Leadership Low income student Students First generation

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Policymakers are urged to address the systemic barriers that Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students face, such as financial aid limitations and inequities in mental health services. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

First generation

First generation Students Leadership Nontraditional student

EQUALITY, Fall 2023

COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership FAFSA Mental health

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

During this session, they discussed a variety of compelling topics, including Campoverdi’s award winning book, First Gen: A Memoir. One highlight was a Q&A session with Kimberly Jones, President of The Council for Opportunity in Education, and bestselling author Alejandra Campoverdi. this summer.

Leadership

Leadership First generation Students Nontraditional student

The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Education

Education First generation Mentoring Leadership

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Students Nontraditional student Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Education

Education First generation Leadership Mental health

Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

COE

JULY 17, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Education

Education First generation Leadership Grant

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

COE

MAY 3, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation FAFSA Nontraditional student Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

COE

MAY 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Education Leadership Grant

EQUALITY, Summer 2023

COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership Mental health Grant

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

COE

JULY 12, 2024

Each session of the course will be co-facilitated by subject matter experts from both NACADA and COE, ensuring a comprehensive and insightful learning experience. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

Higher education

Higher education Education First generation Advising

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8

COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Students Student success Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Equity

Equity Access Accessibility Education

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership Equity Nontraditional student

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Education Nontraditional student Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association

COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Education University Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Education

Education First generation Leadership Nontraditional student

Unleashing the Roar: A STEAM Symposium in Celebration of the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary

COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership Mental health Grant

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

COE

MAY 31, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Grant Education Nontraditional student

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

COE

MAY 10, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Low income student

Low income student First generation Higher education Equity

Meet the 2023-2024 Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (And Learn How They Can Help You!)

Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Powered by youth and young adults, the SAC is an integral part of the mental health work being done by thousands of Gen Z activists across the country. Growing up in a small east Texas area where mental health is an unspeakable topic, Rachna wants to expand the idea of openness and end the silence surrounding mental health.

Mental health

Mental health Therapist Students Low income student

EQUALITY, Spring 2023

COE

MAY 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership Mental health Facilitation

A Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Despite the Department of Education (ED) allocating funding for personnel and resources to facilitate submission of the 2024-25 FAFSA form, issues persisted. Mental Health In the aftermath of the pandemic, awareness of student mental health has come to the forefront. In the mental health field, a crisis is acute.

Mental health

Mental health FAFSA Low income student Higher education

Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs

COE

MAY 2, 2025

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Education

Education First generation Leadership Grant

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Gen Z Shares How to Support Mental Health Policy

New Research on BIPOC Mental Health Debuted at Active Minds Conference

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Featured ASCA Magazine article: Tools for Self-Care - Promoting Self-Care to Students, Educators, and Graduate Students

Empowering Dreams and Overcoming Barriers: The Unforgettable Journey of TRIO Students at the 2023 National Student Leadership Congress

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

EQUALITY, Fall 2023

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

EQUALITY, Summer 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

Unleashing the Roar: A STEAM Symposium in Celebration of the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

Meet the 2023-2024 Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (And Learn How They Can Help You!)

EQUALITY, Spring 2023

A Year in Review

Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs

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