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LISTEN TO THE STUDENTS
Elevating & Integrating Student Voice
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If we want to identify the root causes of stress and disengagement for young people, if we really want to know about the student experience – we have to hear it from the students themselves. Continue reading to hear from expert coach, Jennifer Coté, about her work with our Student Advisory Council, and get direct insights from student members of the council who share how their communities have elevated their voices.
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SEPT 16 in Palo Alto, CA and SEPT 30 in Waltham, MA
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, reached out to Challenge Success and a handful of other organizations to help create detailed action plans to address the youth mental health crisis that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. We are proud to have been one of just a few non-profit organizations to be recruited by the Surgeon General, and our first set of events this fall will focus on this critical conversation.
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A panel of speakers including Dr. Denise Pope, Lynn Lyons, and Dr. Meag-gan O'Reilly will be discussing youth mental health. This interactive evening will also feature local adolescent* students and provide attendees with concrete strategies for improving youth mental health in their schools and families. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to return to our traditional Friday evening format for these in-person panel discussions. We look forward to seeing you!
Free for middle/high school and college students; $20/adult
*The content of this presentation is recommended for middle school age and above.
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Dr. Meag-gan O’Reilly is a licensed Psychologist, self-worth expert, DEI Consultant, and the co-founder of Inherent Value Psychology INC. She obtained her Post-Doctoral Fellowship and Alumni status from Stanford University where she served as a Staff Psychologist and Coordinator of Outreach Equity and Inclusion for six years.
Lynn Lyons is a psychotherapist, speaker, and author with a special interest in breaking the generational cycle of worry in families. She is the author of several books and articles on anxiety, including with co-author Reid Wilson Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents. Her latest book, The Anxiety Audit, will be released in October.
Dr. Denise Pope is a Challenge Success Co-Founder, Stanford University Senior Lecturer, author of Doing School, and co-author of Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids.
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A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
OCT 13th at 4pm PT | 7pm ET (virtual)
Cost: $10
For parents, students, educators, and counselors
Learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support student’s overall well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond. Can’t attend? A recording will be sent to all registrants afterward.
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“I feel much more educated and less stressed about the college admissions process after attending this workshop and learning strategies to better prepare myself.” - Student Attendee
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Making Time for Well-Being | ASCD
Henry David Thoreau once said, "It is not enough to be busy. … The question is what are we busy about?" As Thoreau reminds us, how we spend our time is a function of our values—and how time is allocated during the school day reflects what is important to the community, intentionally or unintentionally.
Continue reading our Research Team’s newest publication
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California Tackles Teen Sleep Deprivation As New School Start Times Take Effect | KQED
To help teens sleep better, California became the first state in the nation to set new start times for public schools: as of July 1, high schools cannot start earlier than 8:30, and middle schools no earlier than 8:00. Hear from Dr. Rafael Pelayo from the Division of Sleep Medicine at Stanford, and Lisa L. Lewis, author of "The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive". We are thrilled that they will be joining us at our fall conference in September!
Listen to the full story on public radio
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One of the best ways to get started with school change is to listen to what your community members have to say. Reach out to us today to find out more about your school’s strengths and opportunities so that you are empowered to make meaningful changes that improve student well-being, belonging, and engagement with learning. We have surveys for students, faculty/staff, and parents.
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Our interactive workshops are designed for educators and families interested in learning practical, research-based strategies to broaden your community’s definition of success and improve student well-being and engagement with learning. Workshops cover Professional Development and Parent Education topics.
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