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Published November 2011
Research has demonstrated that hope can be cultivated to strengthen agency and pathways thinking that support goal achievement. Educational professionals are in a strategic position to make a difference in students' hope and students' lives. This article appeared in Volume 40, Issue 3 (November 2011) of Communiqué Online, a publication of the National Association of School Psychologists, and is provided here with permission. NASP retains all rights to the publication and distribution of this article.
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Published October 2011
If we want to keep students engaged, we should listen to what they say about what turns them off at school — it's not what you think. This article appeared in the October 2011 Phi Delta Kappan Magazine and is provided here with permission. Phi Delta Kappan retains all rights to the publication and distribution of this article.
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From the North County Times
North County Times Opinion Columnist Richard J. Riehl makes the case for listening to the students to improve student performance.
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A Gallup News Article
Many students in the U.S. express entrepreneurial interest and intent, but they may lack the experience and education needed to realize these ambitions.
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A Wall Street Journal Article
The Wall Street Journal's Economics News Editor, Brenda Cronin, discusses entrepreneurship and our nation's youth.
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Omaha World Herald Article
An Omaha, Nebraska teacher creates a plan to spread hope to her students.
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by Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D.
This is an article that appeared in the Kappan magazine, a publication of Phi Delta Kappa International.
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An article from Phi Delta Kappan on how Principals and Teachers can increase the hopefullness of students within their schools
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A Washington Post article outlining the results of the most recent Gallup/Phi Delta Kappa survey of Americans' views on the current state of American education.
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This short video shows how the results of the Gallup Student Poll can help children of active duty military personnel.
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Gallup looks at the relationship between Education and Underemployement.
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Ken Robinson, author of "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything,discusses how instead of trying to mass-produce children who are good at taking tests and memorizing things, schools should emphasize personal development.
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President Obama announces the use of federal funds to address the high school dropout rate
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Omaha has the potential to become the most hopeful city in America. This document gives ideas on what you can do to positively impact the hope of a child.
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Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D., architect of the Gallup Student Poll, discusses the importance of measuring student engagement and how it relates to community wellbeing.
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Dr. Shane J. Lopez and Justin Bibb present Gallup Student Poll data at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival.
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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and civil rights leader Al Sharpton discuss their plans to improve the quality of education in the U.S.
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Disadvantaged teens twice as likely to attend college
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omaha.com
How Millard Public School District is working with Gallup to measure engagement
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New York Times
An Op-Ed look at the future of Education in the United States
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WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Washington Times Op-Ed article by Jim Clifton and Marguerite Kondracke
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NCES.ED.GOV
Information about selected characteristics and experiences of high school sophomores in 2002 who subsequently dropped out of school.
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ATT.COM
The perspective of Teachers and Principals on the nation's dropout crisis.
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