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Student-to-school counselor ratios: understanding the history and ethics behind professional staffing recommendations and realities in the United States.

Authors :
Brown, Carleton H.
Knight, David
Source :
Ethics & Behavior. May2024, p1-19. 19p. 5 Illustrations.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This manuscript explores the argument for lower student-to-school counselor ratios in U.S. public education. Drawing upon a comprehensive historical review and existing research, we establish the integral role of school counselors and the notable benefits of reduced student-to-counselor ratios. Our analysis of national data exposes marked disparities across states and districts, with the most underfunded often serving higher percentages of low-income students and students of color. This situation raises significant ethical concerns, prompting a call for conscientious policy reform and targeted investment. Informed by emerging best practices, we propose recommendations for enhancing counselor staffing and ultimately student outcomes. This ethical argument underscores the need for proactive actions and provides a basis for future research to further delineate the impact of school counselor ratios on educational equity and student success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10508422
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ethics & Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177077056
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2024.2342520