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Opening the Door of Opportunity
Rashaan Davis likes to think back to what he was like as a 15-year-old. It’s not that he’s especially nostalgic because, let’s face it, that’s often a tough age for kids. Davis likes to reminisce because it helps him remember what it was like to be starting high school, and what could have made him...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
Advise: Winter 2022
Features Recalibrating Community Service M. Diane McCormick Student Digital Empowerment Rebecca Grunski Hooray for Leadership Day! John Crawford Opening the Door of Opportunity Dan Gursky Columns & Departments From the Director Morning Announcements The Middle Ground NatStuCo Update Honor Society Update A Conversation With… Active Voices Collaboration Space Take 10
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
From the Director: Fall 2021
When I think of this back-to-school season and our teachers, students, and school leaders, the words “bold” and “brave” come to mind. Our fall issue also has several bold and brave stories to tell. In our cover feature, “Small but Mighty,” we dive into the OSCARs—no, not the award where the speeches are longer than...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
NatStuCo Update: Fall 2021
NatStuCo hosted the second virtual National Student Council Conference June 22–25, inviting not only student council members and advisers but also student leaders from all backgrounds—creating an open and accessible event that offered engaging keynotes, peer-led workshops, and ideas and inspiration that students could bring back to their schools. The virtual sessions opened on Tuesday,...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Small but Mighty
Jessica Chang, Aiea High School Class of 2021, could’ve stopped pushing for excellence when her school achieved the National Council of Excellence (NCOE) designation. But she, and advisers from other Hawaii schools, wanted to be sure other schools had the same experience. “Not a lot of people realize the amount of work that goes into...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Blazing the Trail: Fall 2021
According to a survey on the finance website WalletHub, four of the top 10 most ethnically diverse cities in America are located in Montgomery County in Maryland—a Washington, D.C., suburb and one of the highest-income counties in the country. I never saw the effects of these stats growing up in Montgomery County because the area...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
A Conversation With Sheyla Street: Fall 2021
Sheyla Street The 2020–21 school year, while difficult, gave students many opportunities to jump in and make a difference. This year’s national NHS Scholarship winner Sheyla Street, a senior at Central High School in Philadelphia, did just that by jumping in with two feet. Her efforts are both plentiful and impressive. Here’s what she had...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Collaboration Space: Fall 2021
Treat Yo Shelves After learning a local homeless shelter was in desperate need of children’s books, NHS members at Riverbend Academy in Ormond Beach, FL, organized a charitable drive to help those in need. Members promoted the children’s book drive on Riverbend Academy’s social media platforms. They also created and distributed hard-copy flyers for younger...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Advise: Fall 2021
Features Small but Mighty M. Diane McCormick Blazing the Trail Kahlil Greene Celebrating Student Program Advisers of the Year With Equity and Access for All Margaret Read Columns & Departments From the Director Morning Announcements The Middle Ground NatStuCo Update Honor Society Update A Conversation With... Active Voices Collaboration Space Take 10
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Morning Announcements: Fall 2021
NHS Scholarship Opens Soon Each year, NHS awards a total of $2 million to 600 extraordinary senior members who make a difference in their schools and communities through their commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, and character. With funds ranging from $3,200 to $25,000 for the National Winner, this scholarship could make a big difference in...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
The Middle Ground: Fall 2021
My language arts students met in “full face,” complete with smiles, at the beginning of the 2020–21 school year—albeit in grid view on a screen through a created and provided link. Several months later, we embarked upon our second meeting, this time in person! This one required us to wear face masks, which challenged our...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Honor Society Update: Fall 2021
Whether you’re a new adviser or one who has led your chapter for many seasons, a new school year brings a fresh start for the chapter. The National Honor Societies have an array of resources to help you bolster your leadership and support your student members—no matter what you face in the coming year. Adviser...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Take 10: Fall 2021
BECOME A COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE In this issue we took a special look at Hawaii, which currently leads the states in the number of schools that have earned the National Council of Excellence designation. To become a National Council of Excellence, evidence must be presented in the following areas: Governance Service General Activities and Operations...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Active Voices: Fall 2021
From very early in childhood, we’re told about the importance of leadership. We all build up a positive perception of leaders from a young age, and we learn to admire those we consider leaders. However, there are two critical questions that are often left unanswered for students: 1) How can I start learning to be...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Celebrating Student Program Advisers of the Year: Fall 2021
Each year, NHS, NJHS, NEHS, and NatStuCo—through their administering organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals—celebrate and recognize exemplary advisers who are committed to fostering student leadership and empowering student voice. Warren E. Shull Adviser of the Year Award The Warren E. Shull Award is named for the founder of National Student Council and...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
With Equity and Access for All: Fall 2021
Almost every secondary school in the United States provides extracurricular activities. These activities of academic groups, clubs, and sports help build a well-rounded education—they provide an environment for teaching skills and helping students form and execute goals that can transform their lives. Students acquire collaboration skills, individual and group responsibility, and a feeling of shared...
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Honor Society Update: Summer 2021
The National Honor Society (NHS) is committed to helping students achieve their postsecondary education goals. Since 1946, more than $19 million in scholarships has been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members. The scholarship program is supported by the parent organization of NHS, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). This year, we’re honored to...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
A Conversation With Eliana Hornbuckle: Summer 2021
Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and NHS have awarded more than $19 million in scholarship funds to students across the United States. In 2020, the awards totaled $2 million. These scholarships aid students in a number of ways. Advise recently caught up with 2020’s semifinalist recipient, Eliana Hornbuckle, to find out...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Collaboration Space: Summer 2021
Destined for Greatness Knowing the detached experience of distance learning was complicating students’ ability to uphold academic participation and performance, NatStuCo members at Chula Vista High School in Chula Vista, CA, developed an awards-based system to promote increased productivity. Members created various digital award certificates as well as a request form for teachers to complete....
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Take 10: Summer 2021
Ease Transitions Advisers can play an important role in making the many transitions students experience as smooth as possible. Consider these tips for pandemic transitions: Create activities that encourage at-home students to turn on their cameras and engage. Maintain a sense of community. Recruit students in promoting student wellness. Offer virtual learners “bonus days,” when...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)