Studies suggest that Developmental Assets play a significant role in students’ academic achievement across a wide range of students.
In fact, Developmental Assets appear to have as much or more influence on student achievement as other demographic factors and school reform strategies.
Read the latest findings in the Minnesota School Boards Association Journal.
Boosting Student Achievement: The Power of Developmental Assets
Read more about the link between Developmental Assets and academic achievement.
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Unique Strengths, Shared Strengths: Developmental Assets Among Youth of Color
New Search Institute research shows that African American, American Indian, Asian American, Latino/Latina, White, and Multiracial youth all benefit similarly from experiencing more of the 40 Developmental Assets in their lives, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
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References
Roehlkepartain, E. C., Hong, K. L., Scales, P. C. (2005). “Boosting Student Achievement by Building Developmental Assets: New Research Strengthens the Case. Minnesota School Boards Association Journal, 58 (2), 16–18.
Scales, P. C., & Roehlkepartain, E. C. (2003). “Boosting Student Achievement: New Research on the Power of Developmental Assets.” Search Institute Insights & Evidence, 1 (1), 1–10.
Sesma, A. Jr., & Roehlkepartain, E. C. (2003). “Unique Strengths, Shared Strengths: Developmental Assets Among Youth of Color.” Search Institute Insights & Evidence, 1 (2), 1–13.
