American School Counselor Association
Coverage of American School Counselor Association in the Nexus archive.
- SPLC pushed its way into K-12 schools and is more of a threat than you realize
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) faces scrutiny over its influence in K-12 education, with claims it has pushed left-wing 'social justice' curricula through programs like Learning for Justice. The DOJ's indictment and a House Judiciary Committee hearing highlight allegations that SPLC leveraged its civil rights status to promote divisive concepts such as 'anti-racism' and 'White privilege' in schools, often via partnerships with SEL programs and teacher organizations.
- Proposed Detroit district budget prioritizes pay boosts, but Vitti warns of uncertainty ahead
Detroit Public Schools Community District proposes a $1.1 billion 2026-27 budget with pay raises for staff, expanded anti-absenteeism programs, and increased counselor hiring. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti warns of future financial uncertainty due to state funding inequities and the end of a literacy lawsuit settlement.