Losing Control
As an educator, fully giving over the reins to students to accomplish a goal was somewhat daunting. I found myself asking: How will it reflect on my leadership and expertise? Will they focus? Will they be organized and mature and punctual in their planning and execution? Is saying “yes” to their ideas—which are sometimes lofty,...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
Leading the Way
Jeremhy Cesar credits his experience as a student leader with helping him gain admission to Georgia Tech. Listing National Honor Society chapter president on your resume is not a bad thing when you’re looking to get into a highly competitive college. In fact, Jeremhy Cesar credits his experience as a student leader with helping him...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
Collaboration Space: Spring 2022
We Are All in This Together After a year and a half of virtual learning, students at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology in Conyers, GA, were eager to return to in-person learning. In honor of their first 30 days back in the building, NatStuCo members created a video of 30-second interviews showcasing the...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
Take 10: Spring 2022
Never Stop Learning Although they may be stretched thin between teaching and mentoring, advisers still find the time to enhance their professional learning. In this article, three veteran advisers share three important lessons: Allow the students to lead.Rely on a network of NHS advisers through online forums, conferences, and by building relationships with advisers in...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
From the Director: Winter 2022
What makes a student “love” going to school? I know for me it was seeing my friends and favorite teachers, who were—not surprisingly—the advisers and activity sponsors. Rashaan Davis reflects on the unique role that student activities have in helping students love their school and feel at home in our feature, “Opening the Door of...
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Morning Announcements: Winter 2022
Leading the Way Student leaders and advisers gathered virtually on Nov. 5–6 for the annual fall LEAD Conference, which gave participants the opportunity to sharpen their skills, engage in meaningful collaboration, and share innovative ideas about serving their school and community—all with the aim of enhancing leadership. Workshop highlights included presentations on NASSP’s National Initiative...
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The Middle Ground: Winter 2022
Many people believe the middle level is one of the most difficult phases to be an educator—and this certainly can be true at times! But what most people don’t realize is the genuine goodness that these young adults possess and their desire to make a difference in the world. The middle level is a time...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
NatStuCo Update: Winter 2022
Raising Student Voice & Participation (RSVP) is NatStuCo’s signature program to help activate student voice in schools. Through a series of trainings and summits, student leaders can take the lead to engage their entire school, as well as faculty and staff, to improve school culture. Why RSVP? Promoting and nurturing a culture of authentic schoolwide...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
Honor Society Upate: Winter 2022
Our webinar series exclusively for advisers has sessions on managing honor society chapters, as well as topics on student leadership development. Bookmark these upcoming dates this winter to stay up to date on all planned webinars for the year at nhs.us/webinars. Cultivating a Service Mindset vs. Collecting Service Hours* Dec. 2, 2021, 5:00 p.m. ET...
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A Conversation With Christopher Luisi: Winter 2022
Becoming a great leader is not an easy task. It can take years of practice balancing the dissemination of knowledge and honing people skills. But with a built-in leadership class at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, NY, Christopher Luisi has become a NatStuCo Distinguished Leader. We caught up with him to ask him...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)