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A new resource for funders, developed by @SearchInstitute, offers practical ways to align funding strategies with what young people need to thrive. Explore the guide, From Insights to Impact: Embedding Adolescent Development into Philanthropy: searchinstitute.org/resource…
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Such a fun afternoon piloting our Total Hoops curriculum with @jrnba! A huge thanks to @SearchInstitute, @LAsBEST, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Los Angeles and all the coaches and young athletes who made this a huge success!
The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA & the Luka Dončić Foundation hosted a youth basketball clinic for local boys and girls emphasizing a “Total Hoops” approach, focusing on teaching the fundamentals and core values of the game in a holistic way!
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We @SearchInstitute are incredibly honored to be a partner and to create a curriculum that takes the best of developmental and performance science! What an incredible time! Thank you @lukadoncic and the great community of coaches!
Such a fun afternoon piloting our Total Hoops curriculum with @jrnba! A huge thanks to @SearchInstitute, @LAsBEST, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Los Angeles and all the coaches and young athletes who made this a huge success!
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We’re excited to partner on building a research-informed, relationship-centered, developmentally aligned curriculum for youth basketball—bringing more joy, belonging, and long-term growth back to the game for young athletes and the adults who coach them.
The Luka Dončić Foundation is celebrating its first anniversary - and World Basketball Day - with some exciting news! 🏀 We're launching our Total Hoops curriculum for youth basketball development with @SearchInstitute 🏀 We'll be introducing our Stay in Play program to keep more young athletes in sports early next year. 🏀 In partnership with @AspenInstSports, we're working on some game-changing research on youth sports that's coming earl 2026. See our future 👉 lukadoncicfoundation.org
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"This resource guides you through reflecting on what culturally responsive relationships mean to you." Explore the Strategy Box & more tools for honing a more inclusive math practice via @SearchInstitute: sites.google.com/search-inst… #MTBoS #EdEquity
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“Adults’ intentions might be good, but their solutions are really lacking.” Students Respond to Adults’ Fixation on 'Learning Loss' (Opinion) ⁦@SANB282⁩ ⁦@SearchInstitute⁩ ⁦@KentPekel⁩ - note the #1 recommendation: Relationships! edweek.org/leadership/opinio…
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The images they capture illustrate the unique ability and opportunity that Joe Biden has as president to elevate the role of relationships in America’s efforts to prepare its young people to thrive. bit.ly/IntegrateDevelopment
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Search Institute is hiring for two full-time positions in Minneapolis: Project Manager and Research Scientist. To learn more about the positions and how to apply, please visit our career page at search-institute.org/jobs. Please share! #jobs #hiring #helpwanted
Providing support is a critical component of developing positive relationships with youth. There are so many ways to reach out. How are you building your repertoire to be sure students hear, feel & know you care? @SearchInstitute @stevensonhs @maragrujanac @ISBEnews @ILASCD #SEL
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FREE WEBINAR: Join @SearchInstitute, @ChildrenNature Network, and community-based leaders from Grand Rapids & Atlanta to explore “what works” in supporting young people’s growth on youth development and nature-based outcomes. anymeeting.com/AccountManage… #youthdevelopment #education
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Register for our free upcoming webinar-The Trifecta: Developmental Relationships, Equitable Environments, and SEL are the Three Things Young People Need Right Now search-institute.org/dr-surv… #webinar #education #teaching #youthdevelopment
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@SearchInstitute research shows that sharing power is one of 5 key elements of a developmental relationship. Here are 12 great ways teachers can share power with students while still moving them forward academically. Great stuff.
12 ideas for incorporating more student choice into your classroom— without changing much of what you’re already doing. @tweenteacher ow.ly/yiTh50Bgnfi
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Going #backtoschool is very different this year, but it's more important than ever to stay meaningfully connected to students while #distancelearning. Here's a useful checklist for fostering developmental relationships from a distance via @SearchInstitute: search-institute.org/wp-cont…
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Good article on the flaws in college advising. At the core of being a strong advisor is building a developmental relationship, which @SearchInstitute research shows has 5 key elements: expressing care, challenging growth, providing support, sharing power & expanding possibilities
A student in an advising office is often at a critical juncture. Thoughtful questioning mixed with deep listening can turn a 30-minute meeting about a major into a meaningful conversation about how a student can get on the path to the life they want. chronicle.com/article/a-crus…
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Highly Capable Kids Director Mike Haley joins @TCTTV to talk about how parents can use the @SearchInstitute's 40 Developmental Assets to improve their parenting skills during quarantine. Watch his interview: tct.tv/watch-tct/on-demand-t… #highlycapablekids #parenting
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Great video of @KentPekel talking about building relationships - no time like the present
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For schools & programs to re-open successfully in the fall, it will take more than just finding funding & keeping people safe from the virus. After months of sheltering at home, economic decline, and racial pain it will also take listening, affirming, responding, and bonding 1/7
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“The connection between kids and an adult at school is essential – someone who helps kids feel seen and cared about,” says @EdTrust CEO @JohnBKing. Watch the webinar: ow.ly/gBwh50A2SqQ
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"A gigantic body of research shows that the relationships in a kid's life are like the roots of a tree," said educator Kent Pekel. "When kids have strong roots they can grow, they can thrive, they can withstand the storms life throws at them." @Kschwart ow.ly/Z9ny50zCa3N
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