Noting that parliamentary procedure instruction should begin before college, this article discusses how registered parliamentarians can introduce high school students to parliamentary procedures, particularly through student government activities. (PD)

Describes a successful program for granting recognition to students who excel at leadership. (IRT)

Why do secondary schools follow the practice of having student assemblies? What are these assemblies expected to accomplish? Who should be involved in planning them? What types of programs best suit educational, cultural, and informational purposes? How can systematic evaluation or appraisal of student assemblies be achieved? These and similar…

Suggests that citizenship cannot be effectively taught through school-focused programs emphasizing knowledge acquisition. Advocates an active approach which allows students to learn skills by experimenting and practicing them both in and out of school. Cites supportive research and three sample programs. (SJL)

Describes the marked changes in the functions and effectiveness of student leadership groups the author has observed in her work as a student council advisor for over 20 years. (SR)

Based on the newly revised "Robert's Rules of Order," these self-contained learning activities will help students successfully and actively participate in school, social, civic, political, or professional organizations. There are 13 lessons. Topics studied include the what, why, and history of parliamentary procedure; characteristics of the ideal…

The events of the five years 1967-1971 stimulated some of the best thinking the student council movement had seen to that time. This anthology is an attempt to capture some of that thinking. Important themes emerge from these articles: (1) a humanistic concern for the people student councils are meant to serve, (2) the reform movement, and (3)…

Discusses the financial problems of high school and college newspapers. (RB)

Rules for parliamentary procedure are essential to any organization in the conduct of its business sessions. Originally these rules were devised to guide a parliament or congress in orderly procedure. In student councils and other school organizations, there is not time to consider orderly procedure as deeply as parliaments must--nor is there need…

Studies indicate that active participation in student activities is predictive of adult and professional success. A model depicts the structure and people ingredients of a student activities program. (Author/MLF)

The National Association of Secondary School Principals presents a series of six profiles on the various elected student council positions. Profiles are presented for president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, representative, and committee chairman. The pamphlets briefly review the details of the job, the varied responsibilities, and tips…

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of the Macedonian Secondary Education Act of 1970. Secondary Education is an integral part of the consolidated system of education and training. All citizens have an equal right to acquire the knowledge and skills they need in any type of secondary level institution.…

The impeachment of a high school student council president highlights issues involved in an adolescent confrontation with adult authority. The school administration representing the adult majority tended to stereotype the council president as representing the rebellious, irresponsible adolescent minority. Adults in authority need to learn to play…

Discusses the following topics related to student publications: recent instances of censorship of student publications by student government, items seen and liked in the student press, and a well-planned front page from a college newspaper. (GW)

This booklet examines the role of the student council in secondary schools and discusses a variety of strategies for making the student council a valuable part of students' education and a useful component of the school community. Short sections focus in turn on the objectives of student councils, criteria for evaluating student council…