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A Decade of Counseling Legacy: The 10th Annual IC3 Conference & Expo Heads to Mumbai

• 13 March 2026
In the world of education, a decade represents more than just a passage of time; it marks a generation of students guided, thousands of careers launched, and a global shift in how we perceive the transition from high school to the rest of life. As we look toward August 2026, the global education community is preparing for a milestone ten years in the making.

Fire in the Mountain & Scrapbook Soul

• 02 February, 2026
The dust has settled at the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) campus, but the momentum generated at the first-ever IC3 Regional Conference – South Asia is only just beginning. Held from 23 to 24 January 2026, this landmark event brought together 161 delegates for an immersive residential experience designed to rethink the future of student guidance.

How University Outreach Teams Can Champion Counseling in Schools

• 06 January, 2026
Students are navigating a world of limitless choices, shifting mobility trends, international opportunities, and rapid technological change. In this environment, counseling in schools has become a cornerstone of student readiness and well-being. Yet many schools, especially in underrepresented regions, continue to struggle with limited resources, understaffed counseling departments, or the absence of structured counseling frameworks altogether.

Students with Learning Disabilities: Why Inclusion Must Go Beyond Access

• 28 January, 2026
When disability is discussed in education, the focus often remains narrowly defined. Physical disabilities tend to dominate public imagination, shaping how institutions design policies, infrastructure, and accommodations. While physical accessibility is essential, this limited understanding overlooks a significant group of students whose challenges are less visible but equally impactful.

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December 5, 2025

Can schools learn before more children die?

India now accounts for one in every nine student suicides in the world. The 2024 IC3 Student Suicide Report warns that deaths are rising sharply, especially among those in middle, secondary, and higher secondary school—the years when pressure peaks and support systems often fail.
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November 28, 2025

Is your child being bullied at school? The hidden signs parents never notice

“Bullying rarely announces itself through loud signals; it often begins with quiet changes such as a child withdrawing from friends, hesitating to go to school, sleeping poorly, or suddenly losing confidence,” says Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement.
November 21, 2025

Counselling must be the central part of a student's journey

True growth happens when students are allowed to explore their own path, guided by the right support, writes Ganesh Kohli. Counselling is not just a service that schools offer; it is a core part of helping students navigate life’s challenges. Counselling should be embedded into the fabric of every institution, supporting students through academic and personal transitions
November 19, 2025

How teachers balance academic instruction with emotional care, shaping students’ overall growth

Drawing from insights highlighted in recent IC3 reports, including the IC3 Student Well-being Pulse Report 2025, a growing need for emotionally intelligent institutions, structured support systems, and leadership that prioritises well-being alongside academic outcomes is needed. It reinforces IC3’s longstanding advocacy for comprehensive counseling frameworks that make classrooms emotionally safe spaces for all students.