Take 10: Summer 2021
Ease Transitions Advisers can play an important role in making the many transitions students experience as smooth as possible. Consider these tips for pandemic transitions: Create activities that encourage at-home students to turn on their cameras and engage. Maintain a sense of community. Recruit students in promoting student wellness. Offer virtual learners “bonus days,” when...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
Honor Society Update: Winter 2021
The latest in our leadership development offerings—the “Leadership Is…” Webinar Series—allows students to explore leadership and identify their unique strengths. Each webinar includes creative exercises to foster self-reflection, share ideas, and promote growth. Share the full on-demand series with your students, and use the accompanying worksheets to prompt group discussions at your next meeting! Leadership...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)
From the Directors: Spring 2020
We are only a couple of months into 2020, but good health and leadership are on our minds as we head into spring. Self-care—a simple notion that people must take steps to improve their mental and physical health—may seem at first blush to be too focused on the individual and not on the team. But,...
Advise, Advise: Volume 48 (2019-2020)
Ethics on Display
“Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating,” said John Wooden, famed coach of the UCLA Bruins who led the team to 10 national championships—including a record seven in a row—and former high school coach and teacher. Education is an ethical effort. The aim of teaching and reinforcing ethics is to help...
Advise, Advise: Volume 48 (2019-2020)
NatStuCo Update: December/January 2019
Registration is open for the 2019 National Student Council Conference! This annual event is a unique opportunity for student council members and advisers to sharpen their leadership skills and connect with council members from around the country. Plus, National Student Council (NatStuCo) member schools receive special discounts to attend. Middle level and high school student leaders...
Advise, Advise: Volume 47 (2018-2019)
From the Directors: September 2018
Back to school! It’s not just about getting back into a routine; it’s also about getting in the right mindset for a successful year. We are eager to support you and your students in helping the entire school community stay positive for 2018–19. But before your student leaders can help others, they need to help...
Advise, Advise: Volume 47 (2018-2019)
From the Directors: June 2018
It is hard to believe the school year’s end is just a few weeks away. It seems like just yesterday we sent out our winter survey asking for feedback from our NJHS and NHS chapters and gathered up post-event surveys for LEAD DC and LEAD Chicago. We are grateful to all who shared feedback with...
Advise, Advise: Volume 46 (2017-2018)