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“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure—measure a year?” Broadway fans will recognize the opening lines from the beloved “Rent” anthem. With this final issue of the 2020–21 academic year, I can’t believe how a year measures the same 525,600 minutes but can feel so different season to season. Advisers are...
If you’ve ever owned a dog, then you will understand the meaning of “man’s best friend.” Their soothing, fun-loving, and charismatic nature profoundly affects the mood of the environment. With just under a year of implementation, our therapy dog program at Midway Middle School in Hewitt, TX, has already made a huge impact on our...
It has been easy to allow seeds of doubt and hopelessness to take root in our minds throughout this past year. Masks still cover smiling faces, and 6-foot invisible shields keep us away from our friends and family. As anxiety and fear continue to grow rapidly, what can we do as members of our community...
Celebrate With NHS March 1, 2021, marks the centennial anniversary of NHS. Discover how former student leaders Allie Swain, Isabella Sarria, and Gavin Arneson use the four pillars of NHS to accomplish some extraordinary things. Learn about the rigorous standards Greg Brooks uses with his NHS chapter and how students realize the importance of community...
Twenty-two million kids rely on free and reduced-price meals. Up until recently, 1 in 7 lived in a household without consistent access to food—and that number is estimated to now be 1 in 4 as a result of COVID-19. Hunger in children can lead to stress, malnourishment, and poor mental health—impacting academic performance and progress....
In our efforts to adjust to the new normal brought about by COVID-19, our day-to-day interactions have become almost entirely digital. There are Zoom calls in place of meetings and Flipgrid videos and Canvas forums in place of classroom discussions. As we spend more and more time online, it’s critical to know how to stay...
I love that with expanding virtual experiences and connections, we can connect more often and more easily with those near and far. But the more we are online, the harder it seems to separate worlds. For example, work-life balance—does that exist anymore when people are working from home and living at work, showing their personal...
Picture this all-too-familiar situation: hollow eyes, masked faces, and slouched shoulders—and you, standing in front of your leadership group trying to get your message across to a class of teenagers. At that moment, you may find yourself thinking: How can I get through to these kids? With both students and teachers returning to school separated...
How Will You Celebrate? NHS marks its 100-year anniversary on March 1, 2021. As we look to the future, NHS will continue to push the boundaries of student development, serving as the champion of student growth and achievement for the entire learning community. To help chapters around the world celebrate, we’ve created a tool kit...
