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Sharing best practices is a time-honored tradition among yearbook advisers. The spring edition of elements magazine answers

Because being on the yearbook staff can be like having a job, consider requiring students to submit an application to join, even if you have open enrollment and accept everyone who applies.

Producing a yearbook is the largest group project in the school and it often seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This is especially true for the yearbook staff. Everyone has one

by Lauren O’Connor, yearbook adviser Norcross High School, Georgia

We are a democratic staff. Of course, we have editors who make some important decisions, but most things are decided by the class

by Holly Hartman, yearbook adviserMemorial High School, Houston, Texas

Good. Better. Best. It is a process. Discover what it takes to be the best.

by Amanda Cardoza, yearbook adviser Douglas MacArthur High School, San Antonio, Texas

In 1999 I was the co-editor-in-chief of my high school yearbook. My adviser, Charles Murray, set the best example

by Roseann Gish (adviser), seniors Victoria Hennes (editor) and Jeff Williams (editor) Shawnee Heights High School, Tecumseh, Kansas

Working on next year’s book before this year’s book is done sounds

by Katie Coronado, yearbook adviser Cypress Falls High School, Houston, Texas

The yearbook staff produces a valuable resource: a history book, a memory book and a reference book. The price is right.

By Amy Reece, yearbook adviser Spring Hill High School, Columbia, Tennessee

Keep your staff energized, motivated and productive with these strategies.

By Kari Phillips, yearbook adviserOlentangy Orange High School, Lewis Center, Ohio

Have you heard the news? All journalism and yearbook teachers must make a concerted effort to recruit strong