Search Institute

November 1, 2010

New hands-on guide offers a low-cost way to improve school staff development programs

MINNEAPOLIS: The recession has hit everyone hard, both fiscally and emotionally. Schools and youth programs around the country are struggling with teacher and staff burnout, but staff development programs designed to keep teachers and youth workers motivated and fulfilled can cost more money than places can now afford to pay. Strong Staff, Strong Students: Professional Development in Schools and Youth Programs (Search Institute Press, 2010), is designed to help programs employ positive staff development techniques in a way that is both low-cost and high-impact.MORE

August 1, 2010

Great Group Games for Kids promotes self-esteem and bonding with 150 engaging and age-appropriate activities

MINNEAPOLIS: According to a 2007 study from the American Academy of Pediatrics, play “contributes to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children and youth.” Accordingly, this manual—filled with inventive games, physical challenges and original art projects—will quickly become a go-to resource for educators, parents and community leaders who are serious about children’s healthy development.MORE

December 14, 2009

New Parent Resource Provides Clarity in the Unfamiliar Journey from Teen to Adult

Providing Real-Life Advice and Guidance, Launching Your Teen into Adulthood: Parenting through the Transition Is an Essential Resource for Parents of Teens

MINNEAPOLIS: The transition from teenager to adult is often an emotional and exciting roller coaster ride filled with tough choices and new responsibilities. For parents, this is a time of great uncertainty, worry, and reflection. Helping your child prepare for life after high school is a process filled with conversations, empowerment, and trust.

Launching Your Teen into Adulthood: Parenting through the Transition by seasoned author Patricia Hoolihan, is an essential resource for parents of teens.MORE