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...
Make History at the National Student Council Conference The 2021 National Student Council Conference will bring together student councils from around the nation to sharpen their leadership skills and build their peer networks. Students and advisers will celebrate the theme “Student Leaders Making History” on June 22–25, 2021, and will take part in a four-day...
Providing Necessities for Those in Need Green Level High School NatStuCo members in Cary, NC, created hygiene kits including hand sanitizer, face masks, shampoo, gloves, and soap to aid those experiencing homelessness amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter partnered with local organizations to boost awareness and help fund the cost of supplies while also promoting...
"Leadership ain't for the lame, don't take it in vain Time to rethink your position, understand why you came." I often recite these two lines from a poem I wrote on leadership when I speak to student leaders around the world. I share this quote to underscore two points. First, leadership is not for everyone....
Making Dreams Come True How are you celebrating National Student Leadership Week (NSLW)? It's April 15–21, and it's every school's chance to honor the important role of student leaders in boosting the climate and culture of their schools and communities. This year's theme is "Make Your Mark on the World: Dream. Lead. Serve." Have you...
What does it mean for students to be #Futuready? Coined by the national office, #Futuready suggests the preparatory skills needed for future success. And in its quest to ensure all students of NHS- and NJHS-affiliated schools are truly ready for their future, the national office has proudly launched its #Futuready series, an essential and practical...
A Creative Challenge Challenge yourself by finding out what you can write in 10 minutes or less by trying one of the 21 writing prompts at https://tinyurl.com/10minwrit. A writing teacher at the San Francisco Writers' Grotto created each prompt, including "Write a eulogy for a sandwich, to be delivered while eating it," and, "Write the...
Chad Rizner was still on stage after winning the 2017 Warren E. Shull National High School Adviser of the Year Award when his phone started buzzing with a swarm of congratulatory messages. This award, he told Advise, is "more of a recognition for our school and the hard work our kids do, because I don't...
Happy spring! As you read this column, you will note a new name among the authors of this letter. Please welcome our new director of the National Honor Societies, Ms. Nara Lee, who joined the NASSP national office in January. Her career includes work with District of Columbia Public Schools and the Jack Kent Cooke...
Students are inundated with the perfection depicted on social media. As a result, I see more and more that my students feel inferior to their peers and have a hard time dealing with their feelings when others achieve or receive more than they do. As students are applying to jobs and colleges, making athletics teams,...
