Whether you’re teaching Leadership class or advising your school’s student council, the first few back-to-school days matter a ton in setting up the rest of the year for success. There... Read More

My favorite part of teaching Leadership class is also the most underrated: having the chance to strengthen life skills!  When else do active listening, empathy, or thinking outside the box... Read More

Now that the school year rhythm might be starting to feel a little too routine, it’s a great time to get your student council kids planning some fun winter spirit projects. At... Read More

The best time to implement more intentional reflection with your student council or Leadership students is today.  Totally cheesy, but it’s true. Simply put, no matter the time of year,... Read More

Probably my favorite of Stephen Covey’s famous “7 habits of highly effective people” is his last one: sharpening the saw.  It comes from the analogy of being so consumed in... Read More

Regardless of if it’s a presidential, a mid-term election year, or an “off” election year, it’s essential to incorporate voting and elections into your civics or government class every single year. It... Read More

Hosting assemblies was the most stressful part of my first few years as StucCo advisor, hands down. Literally, my student leaders were on stage for the whole school to watch.... Read More

Now that the school year is underway and the temperatures are (finally!) dropping, it’s a great time to get your student council kids planning some fun fall spirit projects and... Read More

Oh, man. Where do I even start in preparing to be the new student council advisor? Whether the opportunity is one you jumped at, or it was a bit of... Read More

If you’re teaching human or world geography, or a current issues course, a few good documentaries are essential. How they’re able to bring to life otherwise large, abstract topics is... Read More