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Meet Grace!

Senior year often feels like a whirlwind of decisions and deadlines. But working with high school students— and offering thoughtful advising— requires one thing beyond all else: patience.

"Being in a school every day is not just about having access to students, it is an essential part of how we can build relationships and trust with them. Growing these relationships took time, and with a few of my students, they didn’t open up to me about their post secondary aspirations or worries until the last month (or even the last week) of school."

Read the rest of Grace's blog at 12plus.org/fellows-blog.

When schools and community partners work together, students thrive. 💙

We’re proud to see the partnership between 12 Plus and The LINC High School recognized in the Philadelphia Tribune’s “School of the Week” feature. Together, we’re building a culture where every student can explore their future with confidence, receive personalized college and career guidance, and access opportunities beyond high school.

At The LINC, our team works alongside educators, counselors, families, and community partners to help students discover pathways that align with their goals, whether that’s college, career training, apprenticeships, or the workforce.

Thank you to The LINC community for your partnership and commitment to student success. We’re honored to be part of the journey!

🔗 Read the full story at http://bit.ly/4vkG8JU

We are proud to announce that acclaimed filmmaker, author, and philanthropist M. Night Shyamalan has officially joined the 12 Plus Board of Directors.

For years, Night and Dr. Bhavna Shyamalan have believed in the promise of 12 Plus and the young people at the heart of our mission. Through the , their early support helped fuel our growth at a pivotal moment, standing with us as we expanded from a small, community-rooted effort into an organization now serving more than 7,000 students and alumni each year across 15 high schools in multiple cities.

Night brings to our board a rare combination of vision, creativity, generosity, and steadfast commitment to education and opportunity. His decision to serve marks an exciting new chapter for 12 Plus and reflects a shared conviction in what becomes possible when young people are seen, supported, and surrounded by people who believe in their future.

We are honored to welcome Night to our Board of Directors and grateful for his continued partnership and belief in the work ahead.

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Meet Kalin!

If there's one constant in life, it's change.

Kalin, our Fellow at Penn Treaty High School, reflects on how change influences her advising.

"It feels intuitive to me to want to understand their entire educational journey, about how they have faced and dealt with life changes. To help a student achieve their future goals, I want to first understand and celebrate how they got to where they are today!"

Read the rest of Kalin's blog and her interviews with students at 12plus.org/fellows-blog.

We're actively recruiting for the 2026-27 Fellows Initiative! If you or someone you know want to help high school students discover their postsecondary paths, apply at 12plus.org/fellowship.

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