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)