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Adolescent Thriving: The Role of Sparks, Relationships, and Empowerment
December 18, 2015
Although most social science research on adolescence emphasizes risks and challenges, an emergent field of study focuses on adolescent thriving. This study extends this line of inquiry by examining the power of identifying and nurturing young people’s passions or interests (“sparks”), empowering them to make civic contributions (giving them “voice”), and providing the relationships and opportunities that reinforce and nourish thriving.
Type: Resource
promises: Caring Adults, Opportunities to Help Others
channels: Thriving
SOURCE: Search Institute
Don't Forget the Families
November 25, 2015
In the midst of growing national interest in strengthening children’s “soft” or social-emotional skills as critical for learning, work, and life, a new study from Search Institute highlights the power of family relationships as a critical, but often neglected, factor in the development of character strengths in children.
Type: Resource
promises: Caring Adults, Safe Places
channels: Family Engagement, Social and Emotional Learning
SOURCE: Search Institute
Parent Engagement Tool Kit
June 10, 2013
This toolkit provides ideas and strategies for improving parent involvement at all levels. It includes over 40 handouts and tools, tips on communicating with non-English speaking parents, and links to research briefs.
Type: Resource
promises: Caring Adults, Effective Education
channels: Family Engagement
SOURCE: Search Institute
The American Family Assets Study
June 10, 2013
The American Family Assets Study presents a compelling national portrait of families. It introduces a new framework of Family Assets—relationships, interactions, opportunities, and values that help families thrive.
Type: Resource
promises: Caring Adults
channels: Family Engagement
SOURCE: Search Institute