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EJ502924 EA530614

Title: The Resilient Child.
Author(s): Bushweller, Kevin
Source: American School Board Journal, v182 n5 p18-23 May 1995
Publication Date: 1995
ISSN: 0003-0953
Language: English
Document Type: Information Analysis (070); Journal articles (080)
Journal Announcement: CIJSEP1995
Target Audience: Policymakers

A growing body of research focuses on resilient children--those who have persevered in the wake of terrible experiences and gone on to do well in school. Researchers
suggest that school boards should become committed to raising academic standards; encouraging volunteers to serve as mentors; and keeping extracurricular activities.
(MLF)

Descriptors: *Child Development; *Child Responsibility; Cross Cultural Studies; Elementary Secondary Education; *High Risk Students; *Personal Autonomy; *Personality Development; Research Needs; *Security (Psychology)
Identifiers: *Resilient Children