This blog is the beginning of a community supporting those who are building cultures of hope everywhere, in schools and beyond. To begin with, we'll post some Authors' Journal entries that couldn't fit in the book....
But first, what exactly IS A Culture of Hope?
It's an idea. Or rather an optimistic philosophy. Perhaps an explanation of why our public schools struggle to meet the needs of our students who live in poverty.
As a researcher, Emily might say it is the grounded theory that emerged from our naturalist/constructivist research. Bob might say it is what good schools do that make them so good.
A Culture of Hope explains the social-emotional learning that is vital for at-risk learners' positive futures. A Culture of Hope is the Power of We that gives educators the social support they need in order to keep giving their all in deeply difficult and challenging circumstances.
Those who read the book will find different things....
- A teacher might find a blueprint for how he can improve the classroom experiences of his neediest kids.
- An administrator might see a conceptual framework for understanding how her high-poverty school can become successful.
- A school board will find a plan for improving the college-career readiness of every high school graduate.
- A parent might find a pathway out of poverty for her child.
- A community member can discover significant ways he can contribute to his neighborhood school.
Enjoy!
Emily Gibson and Robert Barr
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