Education Policy

Advocating for My Sister With National Student Council on Capitol Hill

Growing up with a little sister with Down syndrome has meant seeing both the beauty and the flaws in how our society treats people with special needs. From watching her cry at home and repeating, “I have no friends,” to watching her face light up when she is with friends who truly accept her, I...

November 20, 2025

National Student Council Shares Insights on Gun Violence Prevention With White House and Federal Officials 

Last month, the National Student Council (NSC) offered its recommendations on gun violence prevention and safety to White House and federal officials. In a December 17 letter, NSC President Anjali Verma writing on behalf of the NSC gave feedback on active shooter drills, mental health, and safe firearm storage. NSC is a flagship student leadership...

— Education Policy, School Safety, Student Leadership

January 14, 2025

National Association of Student Councils NSC

Students Gain National Voice Through Newly Elected Council

As the nation wrestles with critical issues from the future of education to democracy itself, student voices have been left out of the conversation—until now. NASSP recently held its first election for the newly created National Student Council. The ten students elected to the Council will advocate on behalf of millions of their peers on...

— Education Policy, Student Leadership

June 4, 2024

Listening and Learning Tour Features Stops Out West

As the end of the school year approaches, NASSP President Gregg Wieczorek is winding down Leading Forward: The Listening and Learning Tour. The latest tour stops, highlighted below, come from California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. (more…)

— Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Education Policy, Education Technology and Innovation, Funding, Guest Blogs, Internet Safety, LGBTQ+, Mental Health/Wellness, Principal Pipeline: Recruitment and Retention, School Leadership, School Safety, Student Leadership

May 23, 2022