The School of Hope: The Journey From Trauma and Anxiety to Achievement, Happiness, and Resilience

The book "The School of Hope" provides strategies for educators and school leaders to use the science of hope to improve achievement, happiness, and resilience for students, backed by research and vignettes from classrooms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 14 August 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

The mental health crisis currently plaguing the education system is causing a significant number of teachers to leave their profession, while students struggle with engagement and anxiety. While trauma-informed coping mechanisms are valuable, this book takes it a step further by incorporating much-needed but often-missing support to help learners feel hopeful and provide educators with resources to care for themselves.

Based on extensive research in the psychological science of hope, this guidebook offers practical strategies educators and school leaders can employ on a daily basis to help students feel secure, build relationships, and improve academic outcomes. Included are practices and interventions that can be seamlessly woven into classrooms and schools to promote mental wellness and happiness. These include classroom materials, tools, and reproducibles, as well as scientific resources to quickly assess and monitor hope. Additionally, simple plans of action are provided to enhance hope, engagement, and motivation, with vignettes from classrooms and the authors' own experiences with children who have undergone extreme trauma.

Supported by the latest research, The School of Hope aims to foster higher academic attainment and equity, instilling a sense of deeper fulfillment for both students and educators. By embracing the principles outlined in this book, educators can create a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes hope, resilience, and success for all learners.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 178 x 255 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071853849