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11-16-2009 New Video Explaining Developmental Assets
Have you ever wondered how to explain the Developmental Assets to someone who’s never heard of them? This video provides a great introduction to the importance of the assets and asset-building.
Watch the video

Celebrate attachment parenting month with Attachment Parenting International, Search Institute, and other partners!

Family is forever. The importance of attachment between parent and child does not end with infancy.

This year’s Attachment Parenting Month theme—Attached at the Heart Through the Years—highlights the fact that our parenting role continues throughout and beyond childhood. Moreover, it’s never too late to pursue a great relationship with your child.

What is Attachment Parenting?

Attachment Parenting is a joy-filled parenting style that prepares our children to have happy, healthy relationships the rest of their lives. It enriches the lives of parents and children of all ages.

Are you interested in becoming a Ready by 21 community? Have you already started? This year’s Healthy Communities • Healthy Youth Conference has a track specifically for you. The sessions described below are geared toward Ready by 21, and will provide you with valuable information on how to implement this program in your community.

Learn more about Ready by 21
Go to the conference Web site
See a list of all conference learning sessions

Download the Ready by 21 conference track schedule

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

5:00pm–6:00pm

National Collaboration for Youth / Ready by 21 Champions Orientation

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Are You in Minnesota?

If so, you have two great chances to hear Search Institute’s education consultant, Nathan Eklund, talk about teacher job quality and other issues relevant to today’s educators.

“Policy and a Pint” with The Current
Varsity Theater, Dinkytown, Minneapolis
Thursday, October 8th, 6:00-7:00pm

Nathan will be serving as a co-panelist along with Amber Damm, Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year, as they discuss the “Elements of Education.”

More information on this event at Citizens League

Education Minnesota Conference Presentation
River Centre, St. Paul
Thursday, October 15th, 1:00-2:05pm

Nathan’s mini-keynote presentation, entitled “So! How are the adults?” will address concerns such as workplace climate and job satisfaction in schools.

10-29-2009 Bright Futures Chapters Available for Download
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Bright Futures Guidelines contain many references to the Developmental Asset framework as a strengths-based approach to positive youth development.
Download the chapters for free

10-21-2009 Wear an Orange Ribbon for Thank a Youth Worker Day
On November 5, 2009, Search Institute will join communities, organizations, and caring people around the globe to celebrate and honor youth workers on Thank a Youth Worker Day.
Find out more about Thank a Youth Worker Day
Celebrate youth workers with us at the HC • HY conference

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11-16-2009 Peter Benson to Speak at Dropout Prevention Summit
Search Institute will be a part of the Minnesota Dropout Prevention Summit, a gathering that aims to develop a plan for decreasing the high school dropout rate in Minnesota.
Download the media alert
Find a Dropout Prevention Summit in your area

10-14-2009 Nathan Eklund to Present at Education Minnesota Conference
Senior Education Consultant Nathan Eklund will be giving a presentation on workplace satisfaction in schools and teacher retention on Thursday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m.
Download the media alert
Learn more about Education Minnesota

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11-5-2008 Youth around the World See Spirituality as Important
A two-year global research project reveals that today’s youth view spirituality as an important part of their lives, though most rarely talk to others about it.

12-29-2008 Dr. Sesma Answers Your Research Questions
Search Institute researcher Arturo Sesma, Jr., Ph.D., talks about measuring the effectiveness of an community asset-building program.
Read Dr. Sesma’s research insights

12-15-2009 Pleasanton Begins Asset Building Program
Pleasnton Unified School District began implementing asset building through a program they call Club 40.
Read more about Pleasanton’s asset-building efforts

1-23-08 Search Institute Celebrates 50 Years!
Search Institute is celebrating 50 years of discovering what kids need to succeed, and was featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Read the Tribune’s article on Search Institute