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...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
Take 10: Winter 2022
Recalibrating Community Service Volunteerism should be about more than students tracking hours to beef up a college application. To make community service more equitable and accessible, Gil Villanueva, associate vice president and dean at the University of Richmond, urges advisers to consider breaking it up into five categories: Community mindedness Civic mindedness Academic interests Personal...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
Recalibrating Community Service
In the wake of the pandemic and social justice movement, an ongoing conversation has surged to the forefront about whether community service is a privilege that can perpetuate inequitable volunteer opportunities. The time is ripe for college admissions officers and service advocates to recalibrate community service into true community engagement, even for students constrained by...
Advise, Advise: Volume 50 (2021-2022)
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)
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)
Take 10: Fall 2021
BECOME A COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE In this issue we took a special look at Hawaii, which currently leads the states in the number of schools that have earned the National Council of Excellence designation. To become a National Council of Excellence, evidence must be presented in the following areas: Governance Service General Activities and Operations...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
With Equity and Access for All: Fall 2021
Almost every secondary school in the United States provides extracurricular activities. These activities of academic groups, clubs, and sports help build a well-rounded education—they provide an environment for teaching skills and helping students form and execute goals that can transform their lives. Students acquire collaboration skills, individual and group responsibility, and a feeling of shared...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Working Toward Equity
School clubs and organizations provide important experiences for students, helping them develop their passions, practice their leadership skills, and feel connected to the school community. School staff must be intentional and proactive when considering ways to break down barriers that may prevent some students from participating. As the coordinator of Equity and Excellence and the...
Advise, Advise: Volume 48 (2019-2020)