As educational leaders, we know one thing for sure: Our students are amazing! I am happy to say that another organization, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), knows this too. During the 2023–24 school year, a group of students at New Jersey’s Burlington City High School (BCHS) partnered with LLS’s student-led, philanthropic program, Student Visionaries […]
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Student-Led Philanthropy With LLS
PAEMST Honors Teachers in Schools Like Yours
As a principal, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to serving the next generation and their dedication to going above and beyond make them pillars of the community. Now, more than ever, they deserve to be recognized for their excellence and, as a principal, you know […]
The Power of One: How a Single AP Course Can Transform Students’ Futures
Some of the benefits of Advanced Placement® (AP)—including building skills for college and career and providing an opportunity to earn college credit and placement—are familiar to many educators.
Students Grapple With Weight of Achievement Pressure
In today’s K–12 educational landscape, the pressure to achieve academically has reached unprecedented levels. The relentless pursuit of academic excellence is taking a toll on students’ health, well-being, and academic performance.
The Evolution of Assessment Methods: From Paper-Based to Digital Solutions
The evolution of assessment methods in education has been marked by a transformative journey from traditional paper-based practices to the integration of digital solutions.
Digital SAT: Connecting More Students to More Opportunities
Recently, high school students across the globe began navigating a new testing experience: the digital SAT®.
Transforming Futures: How Educators Can Ignite Passion for Law and STEM Careers in Middle and High School Students
In the fast-paced global job market of today, the fields of law and STEM offer not just growth, but explosive growth opportunities. Middle and high school students are at a stage where they can explore various career options and develop a passion for subjects that align with their interests, skills, and the demands of the […]
Support for High-Quality High School Psychology Courses
High school psychology is a popular course that has the potential to benefit students in numerous ways. As the scientific study of the mind and behavior, psychology engages students in the scientific process and the course covers content directly applicable to students’ lives. A high-quality psychology course can:
Build Career Literacy and Support Postsecondary Planning
Embarking on the journey from high school to a fulfilling career is pivotal in every young adult’s life. As school leaders, you are vital in equipping students with tools and resources to navigate this transition successfully.
Why You Should Participate in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year
My name is Matthew Hauser. I am from Pennsylvania and am a stage four Burkitt’s lymphoma survivor. I was diagnosed with this aggressive form of cancer when I was only two and a half years old. Intensive chemotherapy saved my life, but also caused me to go into heart failure 14 years later. After living […]