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• 2026 NHSCA Conference

  • When
    19 Oct 2026
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Plymouth State University
  • Spaces left
    43

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• Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations

  • Start
    29 Oct 2026
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  • End
    10 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join us for a book discussion group centered on Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations by Mark Perna, open to school counselors and other educators. 

  Perna draws on research and his work with schools and organizations to explore what motivates today's students, arguing that young people are far more likely to engage, persist, and perform when they understand the purpose behind what they are asked to do. Through our conversations, we will look at how the "why" shapes student motivation, how the adults around them can build stronger relationships and clearer expectations, and how these ideas connect to the work we do every day, from classroom instruction and counseling sessions to attendance conversations and career planning.

  Each session will pair a section of the book with time to share examples from our own practice and to identify practical strategies we can try with students. Whether you are new to the book or have read it before, you are welcome to bring your questions, experiences, and ideas.

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