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Steve Sharp (he/him)

@steve-sharp.bsky.social
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Counselor, educator, author, advocate, trouble-maker, nerd. 2013 Regional Amateur Thumbwrestling Champion. linktr.ee/stvsharp

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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Calling all parents and educators out there! A recent piece I wrote for Suicide Prevention Week … #nationalsuicidepreventionweek #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionmonth chalkandfire.substack.com/p/being-supe...
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Being Super for Suicide Prevention
Notes for Parents and Educators
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Humbled to #keynote for Bowie State’s Ujima Center. Beyond celebrating icons Dr. Daly, Dr. O’Bryant, & Dr. Holcomb-McCoy w/ new scholarships, we tackled the K12-college #mentalhealth crisis & Black youth #suicideprevention & shared my #bestselling book #LivesWorthLiving. #scchat #schoolcounselor
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Excited to #keynote this event w/ @BowieState & Ujima Center! Humbled to connect w/ past, present & future counselor leaders. Let’s build systems that heal & liberate. Honored to share tools from my work & #bestselling books to contribute to this. #SchoolCounseling #EdSky #EduSky #ScChat #Education
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
great conversation with Kimberly McCurdy on Lowkey Convos from PHEAA about my #bestselling #newbook #livedworthliving! Check it out full interview here - youtu.be/6tsDCgIo36E?... #suicideprevention #highereducation #EdLeadership
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Unlocking: Lives Worth Living with Steve Sharp
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
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The kids in ICE detention
Podcast Episode · Today, Explained · March 11 · 26m
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Guess who has #1 #bestseller? Thanks to @rosenp for partnering for this important book! Thanks to Corwin for the confidence in our work! Please continue the conversation, share the book, review or pick up a copy, if you haven’t yet here - www.corwin.com/books/lives-... #suicideprevention
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
This was such a great conversation with Counselor Chat Podcast about #livesworthliving! The books continues to be a bestseller, redefining #suicideprevention and a #mustread resource for educators! Check out Carol’s podcast, pick up the book, & join the conversation! pod.link/1675202044 #scchat
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NCWIT Advising for Future-Ready Students @ncwitfutureready.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
This National School Counselors Week, #NCWITC4C joined @weareasca.bsky.social in honoring the contributions of our very own leaders! School counselors: We are grateful for all that you do to amplify student access + prepare them for workforce opportunities of the future — this #NSCW26 + everyday! 🩵
Green and blue design featuring the ncwit.org | Counselors for Computing logo, and a photo of students working on computers in the background, and text: “In celebration of National School Counseling Week | The students are our future. They will be the change makers and innovators.”
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Happy #NSCW! I have so many conflicted feelings on what we’re celebrating in 2026, but that said I’m still full of gratitude to my friends, colleagues and so many more who are part of this important work, in such a vital time. Happy National School Counseling Week! #scchat
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Such a great time at the PSCA - The Pennsylvania School Counselors Association 70th Annual Conference! It’s so fulfilling to connect and reconnect with friends, colleagues, counselors and other advocates from across the Commonwealth and beyond. #scchatt
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Such a great time with Fabion and Perri on the Counselor’s Connections podcast, talking about #LivesWorthLiving, our #bestseller #newrelease! We were able to share how this is a transformative #mtss book and a #mustread! The podcast - creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #scchat #schoolpsych
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Such a great time with Fabion and Perri on the Counselor’s Connections podcast, talking about #LivesWorthLiving, our #bestseller #newrelease! We were able to share how this is a transformative #mtss book and a #mustread! The podcast - creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #scchat #schoolpsych
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Lives Worth Saving with Steve Sharp & Perri Rosen by Counselor’s Connection with Fabion Vicks
On this fresah episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Steve Sharp and Perri Rosen about their new book, " Lives Worth Saving: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools." This boo...
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Wow! Today I have TWO books that are #amazon #bestsellers This is so exciting to share these tools! Make sure you check out, read and review my #newrelease Lives Worth Living: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools! #mustread #suicideprevention #scchat #schoolpsych
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
A great time at @bookbarus connecting with other authors and readers. Lives Worth Living: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools even broke the Top 20 on #Amazon! #nonfictionnovember #scchat #mustreadbooks #mustreads #schoolpsych #newrelease
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Caught up with Perri this weekend for the arrival of Lives Worth Living: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools! Can wait for you all to check out this essential tool for schools! #education #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #scchat #schoolpsych #newreleasebook #mustreadbooks
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Excited to partner w/ @bookbarus for #nonfictionnovember Join @rosenp and I for an author signing, where we’ll talk about #suicideprevention, #education #mentalhealth, and our new book, Lives Worth Living: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools, a current #bestseller on #amazon!
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Following the November elections & #NoKings protests there is continued fight for students and families basic needs. Check out my latest article in #chalkandfire about what you can do moving forward. Check out the article: open.substack.com/pub/chalkand... #scchat #edequity #november #elections
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No Kings and November Elections: What Happens Next and What You Can Do
No Kings and November Elections: What Happens Next and What You Can Do
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Don’t forget to vote tomorrow! Check out the Blue Voter Guide for the best pro-democracy candidates for your community! #vote #votevotevote #candidate
Blue Vote Guide image… VOTE
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
I’m so excited for my #newrelease book - Lives Worth Living: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools with co-author Perri Rosen and Forward by Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber! Thanks to all of you committed to #suicideprevention & the lives of our students, this book is for you!
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
I’m so excited for my #newrelease book - Lives Worth Living: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools with co-author Perri Rosen and Forward by Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber! Thanks to all of you committed to #suicideprevention & the lives of our students, this book is for you!
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
I got a package today! Here’s the #unboxing video for our new book: Lives Worth Living: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools! Purchase the book here: www.corwin.com/books/lives-... Use the code SAVE20 to save 20% on this essential book. #scchat #suicideprevention #newrelease
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
2025 has brought unprecedented attacks on children with disabilities! Read this thoughtful reflection on the impact of the cuts and firing in a personal piece by Priscilla Grijalva only on #ChalkandFire. #scchat #specialed #disablitiesrights open.substack.com/pub/chalkand...
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From Speech Therapy to the Main Stage: A Journey of Resilience
From Speech Therapy to the Main Stage: A Journey of Resilience
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
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From Speech Therapy to the Main Stage: A Journey of Resilience
From Speech Therapy to the Main Stage: A Journey of Resilience
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
#NoKings 🤷🏾‍♂️
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
The crowd at the #NoKings protest in Orlando is growing so large that the police just closed off the street!!!
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
1. Washington DC #NoKings 👑
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18/10/2025
Look at this turnout in Charlotte! #NoKings (via Marco Foster/Threads)
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18/10/2025
😍 Boston, you are beautiful. #NoKings
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 18/10/2025
#NOKINGS New York City, NY
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Jaylene @jaylene.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#NoKings
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Such a wonder whirlwind of a time at #CASC25 I’m so grateful to share the work of Redesigning Schools to be Antiracist and #LivesWorthLiving! It was so exciting to share the lessons from the #new release, Lives Worth Living, in a packed room of people committed to #suicideprevention ❤️ #scchat
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Excited for the #casc Conference! #scchat #newrelease
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
* Over 20,000 Palestinians killed since January * 100s starved to death, including kids * Congress bypassed to send more & more bombs to Israel * US citizens murdered in the West Bank I hope this ceasefire holds & I am glad the hostages are free, but this is Trump’s *actual record* so far.
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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · 13/10/2025
From the Archives: Opinion | Colleges that are struggling need to operate on what is feasible under a reasonable worst-case scenario, writes Robert Kelchen.
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Can Small, Struggling Colleges Survive?
There are paths forward, but they all require acting early.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12/10/2025
Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people
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Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people
Critics condemn Robby Starbuck, appointed in lawsuit settlement, for ‘peddling lies and pushing extremism’ A prominent anti-DEI campaigner appointed by Meta in August as an adviser on AI bias has spent the weeks since his appointment spreading disinformation about shootings, transgender people, vaccines, crime, and protests. Robby Starbuck, 36, of Nashville, was appointed in August as an adviser by Meta – owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other tech platforms – in an August lawsuit settlement. Continue reading...
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Check out my latest piece for #ChalkandFire! Breaking down the #governmentshutdown, #medicaid, #SNAP and more and the impact on students, families and schools! open.substack.com/pub/chalkand...
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Government Shutdown - the Health of Students and Families at Risk
Government Shutdown - the Health of Students and Families at Risk
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NPR @npr.org · 11/10/2025
Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.
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Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary
Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.
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NPR @npr.org · 11/10/2025
The federal government has long surveyed high schoolers to help track how their academic choices may have influenced the course of their lives. The Trump administration put an end to that effort.
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The government has long researched high school experiences. Then DOGE cut the effort
The federal government has long surveyed high schoolers to help track how their academic choices may have influenced the course of their lives. The Trump administration put an end to that effort.
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Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 11/10/2025
The first federal hate crimes law was passed in 1968, protecting people targeted for who they are and what they believe. #HateCrimesAwarenessMonth
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
How principals can respond to kindergarteners struggling with self-regulation.
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Kindergartners Are Struggling With Self-Regulation. How Principals Can Respond (Opinion)
This school leader recommends three actionable steps.
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Ben Silverstein ❌👑 @bensilverstein.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
From the Nobel Committee today: “Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk, and who remind us that freedom must never be taken for granted, but must always be defended – with words, with courage and with determination.”
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Ben Silverstein ❌👑 @bensilverstein.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Those MIT people are wicked smaht www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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MIT rejects Trump administration deal for priority federal funding
MIT is one of the nine schools that were asked to agree to adopt conservative priorities and policies in exchange for funding perks.
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Futurism @futurism.com · 01/10/2025
"Today’s best frontier models are already approaching the quality of work produced by industry experts."
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OpenAI Releases List of Work Tasks It Says ChatGPT Can Already Replace
OpenAI has released a new evaluation to figure out how well its AIs perform on "economically valuable, real-world tasks."
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
The politicization of Black youth in DC to validate the rise of policing and paramilitary forces evokes painful memories of the darkest parts of American education. Check it out here - substack.com/@chalkandfir... #blacklivesmatter #freedc #scchat #edequity
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Black Children Are Not the Threat – They Are the Promise!
Black Children Are Not the Threat – They Are the Promise!
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
How can we as leaders ‘run our race’ in the challenges and difficulties of 2025? Read this powerful and insightful piece from @thinkdiflife in his first in an on-going series - The Pursuit. Check it out here - open.substack.com/pub/chalkand... #scchat #edequity #edleaders #edleadership
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Run Leader, Run - The Priority - A Chalk & Fire Series
Run Leader, Run
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 14/09/2025
So much for the justices’ promise of a “colorblind Constitution.”
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The Supreme Court says colleges can’t consider race. But ICE can.
So much for the justices' promise of a "colorblind Constitution."
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
A powerful and personal piece from @scpointguard10 on lessons from family and history on #speakingout … Check out the full article and more only on #chalkandfire - open.substack.com/pub/chalkand...
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Riding the Waves of Injustice: Lessons from Oma
Riding the Waves of Injustice: Lessons from Oma
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Futurism @futurism.com · 09/09/2025
It's all adding up.
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Data Shows That AI Use Is Now Declining at Large Companies
Hype dims as a country-wide survey of US corporations shows a sudden drop-off in AI use among firms with more than 250 employees.
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Steve Sharp (he/him) @steve-sharp.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
A great start to #suicidepreventionweek with @touchstonefound! So excited that @rosenp and I could share a preview of our #newbook Lives Worth Living: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools. Enter SAVE20 to save 20% - www.corwin.com/books/zero-s...
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