Leadership for Students: A Practical Guide for Ages 8-18

Leadership for Students explodes with positive ideas and activities that will help your students discover their leadership abilities. The activities throughout this book stimulate the exploration of ideas and encourage critical thinking about leadership. The Washington Post and the U.S. Department of Education have cited this book as an exceptional leadership development tool for young people.

You will find guidance and advice about moving into leadership positions at home, school, and in the community in this book. Including real-life stories on how students of a young age took on responsibility, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to make a difference.

With exciting learning activities like designing a public relations campaign, contacting a local radio station, interviewing community leaders, and developing and implementing a plan for becoming a leader, this is the essential leadership book for the 21st century. This book emphasizes the development of leadership skills in a variety of areas. Because young leaders can be found in many different fields, the authors of Leadership for Students emphasize leadership skills in a variety of settings, including leadership in the classroom, school activities, and the community.

Grades 3-12

Frances A. Karnes is professor of curriculum, instruction, and special education at The University of Southern Mississippi. She is widely known for her teaching, research, publications, innovative program developments, and service activities in gifted education and leadership training.

Suzanne M. Bean is a Project Manager at the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University. Prior to her work at MSU she worked for 35 years as a teacher, faculty member, and leader in education, working in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, non-profit community agencies, and businesses across Mississippi.