Machine Learning and Data Reshape Guidance Counseling

At the K–12 level, guidance counselors have a lot to balance in terms of student success, from well-being to course credits. Tools that deploy artificial intelligence and data analytics can help empower them to serve their students better. "Much like students themselves, school counselors are finding a new identity and taking on more responsibilities," writes Nickey Pietila on Advancing K12 EdTech. "Today, school counselors work in social-emotional, academic, and college and career realms, and they embrace data as a way to increase student success in all areas." Software company GoGuardian had student success in mind when it developed its machine learning–powered content filtering tool, Admin 2.0. In addition to filtering content more efficiently by learning what is and isn't appropriate, the tool can also help protect students who might be considering self-harm.