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Lessons Learned from Gallup Research on Student and Career Success

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Top Three Challenges Facing K-12 Education, According to School Superintendents

1. Improving the academic performance of underprepared students

2. The effects of poverty on student learning

3. Budget shortfalls

Leadership Perspectives on Public Education: 2017 Superintendent Poll“This year, the following issues will be a challenge for my school district.”


“A positive school climate contributes to higher

academic achievement and decreases the negative influence of poor SES

background characteristics and other risk factors on academic achievement.”

The Power of a Positive School Climate

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Source: Berkowitz, R., Moore, H, Astor, R.A., & Benbenishty, R. (2017). A research synthesis of the associations between socioeconomic background, inequality, school climate, and academic achievement. Review of Educational Research, 87(2), 425-469.

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Source: 2015 PDK/Gallup Poll

Measuring Effectiveness of Schools: Importance of a Positive CultureHow important do you think each of the following is for measuring the effectiveness of the public schools in your community?

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78% 77%69%

38%27%

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How engagedstudents are with their

classwork

% of students whofeel hopeful about

their future

% of students whograduate from high

school

% of high schoolgraduates who go tocollege or community

college

% of graduates whoget jobs immediatelyafter completing high

school

Scores that studentsreceive on

standardized tests

% who said "very important"


The State of Student Engagement by Grade Level

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74%

67%

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5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

% Engaged

U.S. Public School Overall % Engaged


Building Engagement

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PRAISE AND RECOGNITION

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Student Interests

Student-Centered EnvironmentProject-Based Learning

Relationships

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

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Engagement is defined as the involvement in and enthusiasm for school. Engaged students are excited about what’s happening at their school and what they’re learning. Engaged students contribute to the learning environment, and they are psychologically committed to their school.


Past Future

The Workforce has Changed.

My PaycheckMy Role

My WeaknessesMy Leader

My Annual ReviewMy Job

My PurposeMy Development

My StrengthsMy Coach

My Ongoing ConversationsMy Life


Are College Graduates Prepared For Work?

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96%of Chief Academic Officers at colleges and universities rate their institution as very/somewhat effective at preparing students for the world of work.

14%of Americans strongly agree that college graduates are well-prepared for success in the workplace

11%of business leaders strongly agree that graduating students have the skills/competencies that their businesses need


What Would Prepare High School Graduates for College and Career?Remarkably clear and consistent ideas – even across political party lines


College:Financial

Planning; Social and Life Skills

Source: Gallup/Communities in Schools

More than $1.4 Trillion in collective student debt. That’s more than all credit card debt combined.

College Education is Getting More Expensive

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Sources: BLS, Census, Gallup

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CPI: College Tuition and Fees vs. Consumer Price IndexCPI: College Tuition and Fees Consumer Price Index

74%say U.S. higher education is not affordable for all.

73%of US Parents Worry ‘a great deal’ about College Funding


Student Loans Delay other Life Decisions


Preparing our Students for the Future

Great Jobs and Great Lives:Strada-Gallup Education Consumer Insights


What Does a Great Job Look Like?

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Engaged: these employees are loyal and psychologically committed to the organization. They are more productive and more likely to stay with their organization.

Not Engaged: these employees may be productive but they are not psychologically connected to their company. They are more likely to miss workdays and more likely to leave.

Actively Disengaged: these are physically present but psychologically absent. They are unhappy with their work situation and insist on sharing this unhappiness with their colleagues.


Purpose: How you occupy your time; liking what you do each day

Social: Relationships and love in your life

Financial: Managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security

Physical: Good health and enough energy to get things done daily

Community: Engagement and involvement in the area where you live

What Does a Great Life Look Like?


GRADUATES WHO WERE “EMOTIONALLY SUPPORTED” DURING COLLEGE HAVE MORE THAN

2xTHE ODDS OF BEING ENGAGED IN THEIR WORK AND

3xAS LIKELY TO BE THRIVING IN THEIR WELL-BEING

College Experiences that Matter Most

LESS THAN 14% OF ALL GRADUATES EXPERIENCED ALL THREE

“At least one professor who made me excited about learning.”“Professors cared about me as a person.” “A mentor who encouraged my hopes and dreams.”


GRADUATES WHO HAD “EXPERIENTIAL AND DEEP LEARNING” HAVE MORE THAN

2xTHE ODDS OF BEING ENGAGED IN THEIR WORK AND MORE ARE THRIVING (13% vs. 10%)

College Experiences that Matter Most

“Long-term project taking a semester or more to complete.”“Internship or job where applied learning.”“Extremely involved in extracurricular activities and organizations.”

ONLY 6% OF ALL GRADUATES EXPERIENCED ALL THREE


The Library of Psychology, Circa 1960


Fixing What’s Wrong – A Personal Example


“What will happen

when we think about

what is right with

people rather than

fixating on what is

wrong with them?”Donald O. Clifton, psychologist and

business executive (1924-2003)


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PEOPLE WHO FOCUS ON THEIR STRENGTHS AREMORE ENGAGED, MORE PRODUCTIVE, AND HAPPIER.


The Value of Strengths Based Schools


84% of students who strongly agreed with the item “My school is committed to building the strengths of each student”

were engaged at school

Potential Applications of Strengths Based Development

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Parent – Teacher Conferences New Employee Orientation

Mentoring

CO

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Student DisciplineTEA

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KLeadership Development

Strengths development can be applied in many creative ways with a wide range of audiences including students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and more

Individualized Recognition


School Board Retreat

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Let’s shift from what’s wrong to what’s strong

Discover and develop each person’s unique talents and build an individualized educational, employment and life success plan around their strengths.


• Manage transitions through collaborative partnerships between PK-12, higher education and workforce development

• Create great places to work and learn by measuring and fostering engagement

• Prepare all students for college AND career readiness

• Prioritize internships and other experiences that help today’s schools provide a realistic preview of the tomorrow’s workplaces

• Individualize to the unique strengths and potential of each student and educator

• Change the narrative by telling a positive story about your success

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