Building Resilience in Children of Poverty (and ALL Learners!) featuring Michele Borba

Study after study shows that during adversity, the single, most-important thing kids need is the calming presence of an adult champion. Dr. Michele Borba shares inspiring stories and examples of real educators who are those champions and prove they make a difference that helps students living in poverty bounce back and thrive. The key, she says, is that they use what we already have within us: hope, empathy, atmosphere, resilience and trust.  Learn how schools are rebuilding their environments to create cultures of caring based on the new ABC’s for the 21st century that boost students’ thriving potential:  AGENCY, a positive BELIEF, and COPING SKILLS.  Best yet, discover simple, evidence-based, no-cost ways to equip students to handle an uncertain world and reap positive results. Thrivers are made, not born!