The Secret to Sustained Student Council Success
The student council at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, VA, has been recognized as a National Council of Excellence 15 times, ever since the school first opened. The award recognizes student councils for implementing a strong leadership program that meets council goals; functioning in an ethical and responsible way; and engaging others in leadership, spirit,...
School Leadership, Student Leadership
Morning Announcements: Winter 2022
Leading the Way Student leaders and advisers gathered virtually on Nov. 5–6 for the annual fall LEAD Conference, which gave participants the opportunity to sharpen their skills, engage in meaningful collaboration, and share innovative ideas about serving their school and community—all with the aim of enhancing leadership. Workshop highlights included presentations on NASSP’s National Initiative...
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)
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)
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)
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)
Morning Announcements: Fall 2020
Celebrating Councils of Excellence NatStuCo’s National Council of Excellence program recognizes middle level and high school student councils that consistently provide quality leadership activities and service to their schools and communities. Earn Council of Excellence recognition by meeting the 23 basic indicators at the high school level and 17 indicators at the middle level—or go...
Advise, Advise: Volume 49 (2020-2021)