Category:  Advise: Volume 44 (2015–2016)

While most educators don't immediately mention the size of their school as a factor in the quality of education, at small schools the students, teachers, and administrators are often quick to discuss it. But maybe not in the way that you'd think. "I love small schools," says Terri Johnson, executive director of the Missouri Association...

NHS and NJHS want all students to "Honor Your Future Now." Visit www.honoryourfuturenow.org to watch a YouTube video about the latest opportunities for NHS and NJHS students, parents, and advisers. Your students can use these reindeer gift tags in their gift exchange for extra holiday cheer. Search for "gift tag crafts" on Pinterest to find...

Mark Scharenbroich: Award-winning Keynote Speaker and Student Council Alumnus Mark Scharenbroich, a former student council president who has gone on to become a successful keynote speaker, has earned multiple awards and honors, including an Emmy, Golden Apple, and Silver Screen award, as well as induction into the National Speakers Association's Hall of Fame. After leaving a...

"I got in!" Who doesn't like to hear those words when it comes to the college search process? According to The College Board, "five to eight (college) applications are usually enough to ensure that a student is accepted into a suitable institution." But how does one go about figuring out which colleges to apply to?...

December and January can be the perfect time to take stock of your council's efforts so far this year. Have your activities been successful? Are your students growing as leaders? Are you on track to meet your goals? No matter where you stand, this action plan is sure to help you lay the foundation for...

Scholarship Search Tool Debuts for NHS Students The National Honor Society (NHS), in partnership with Get Schooled, is launching a customized scholarship search tool exclusively for Honor Society students in early 2016. Accessible through the NHS website for student members and their parents, this tool will offer filtered results of scholarship options that are aligned...

From orientations to open houses to homecomings, I know it has been a busy fall for advisers from around the country. Your role requires that you are always moving full steam ahead throughout the year and working closely with your council and chapter members. As we head into 2016, I'm reminded of my time as...

As a busy adviser your time is especially valuable, so we've rounded up tips and resources just for you that only take 10 minutes or less Relax and Recover Challenging days are inevitable, and it's important to have quick methods to destress when you get time to yourself throughout the day. Exercise is a great...

Get fresh and inspiring ideas for your next project Use this key for help determining whether these projects could work for your school: M - middle school   H - High school   S - small schools   L - large schools Girls Learn International Did you know March is Women's History Month? What better...

Engage your chapter or council by participating in this interactive activity Objective: Organize and hold timely and effective meetings In the hustle and bustle of today's fast-paced schools, time is a precious commodity. We cannot afford to trifle it away with ineffective communication. Thus, a streamlined approach to student meetings is paramount. Steps for planning...