Breaking the Silence: The Minority Experience in CSD

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The phrase “representation matters” has been circulating widely. While true, it raises a deeper question: How do we move beyond simply saying it and begin actively creating change? In a field like communication sciences and disorders, where clinicians work with increasingly diverse populations, this question becomes even more relevant. Through conversations with and responses from CSD students across the country, I gathered reflections on what…

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Planning for the Praxis? Here is What’s Changing for 2027 Exams

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Changes are in store for the Audiology and Speech‑Language Pathology PRAXIS exams (and the Audiology Assistant and SLP Assistant certification exams). They will be changing companies and moving from ETS to PSI early next year.  Why this matters for you If you’re scheduling a test for late 2026, nothing changes right away — you can still book through ETS/Prometric until the end of the year. If you’re planning to sit for the exam in 2027, PSI will open registration through…

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Empowering the Next Generation: How States Are Engaging Students in Advocacy

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Across the country, state speech, language, and hearing associations are reimagining how students engage in advocacy. Through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and creative programming, state associations in Washington, Florida, Kentucky, and Indiana are building meaningful pathways for students to develop their voices as future professionals. Although each state approaches advocacy differently, several clear themes emerge: Washington: Preparation That Leads To Action Washington’s state advocacy model stands…

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The New Federal Student Loan Rules: What Every SLP and AuD Student Needs to Know

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If you’re an undergrad senior applying to SLP or AuD masters and doctoral programs, or already enrolled in one, federal student loan rules just changed in ways that will directly affect how you pay for your degree. This post breaks down exactly what changed, whether it affects you personally, and what to do about it — in plain language, without assuming you already know how…

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