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Jelena Obradovic is a developmental psychologist who currently works as associate professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, [1] where she is a member of the Steering Committee of the Center for Education Policy Analysis (CEPA). [2] She also directs the Stanford Project on Adaptation and Resilience in Kids (SPARK). [3]
SPARK Schools is an independent school network in South Africa. [1] [8] SPARK Schools was founded by Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison in 2012.Their schools use a blended learning model with adaptive software and individualised learning to accelerate learning and increase student achievement.
The Educational Studies Program (ESP) is a student-run academic club in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is known for operating many educational programs for the local high school and middle school community in the Boston area. The ESP office is in the fourth floor of the Stratton Student Center.
The programs aim to increase social and emotional skills, promote resilience, and preventing anxiety and depression across the lifespan. As a prevention protocol, FRIENDS has been noted as “one of the most robustly-supported programmes for internalising disorders,” with “a number of large-scale type 1 randomised control trials worldwide ...
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Spark’s key innovation is the Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP), in which a series of curated village meetings are held paired with a seed grant. In these meetings, impoverished families in villages plan and launch initiatives that range from schools to farms. On average, 64 women and men, young and old, work and take action together.
Based on research about resiliency in youth, [11] Barker designed the foundational Girls on the Run curriculum. Barker is credited with coining the phrase "The Girl Box", defined as the imaginary place of conformity where girls may go during adolescence, due to cultural and societal stereotypes that limit choices and opportunities. [ 12 ]
Miami Hurricanes tight end Cam McCormick (84) runs with the football against Bethune Cookman Wildcats cornerback Stephen Sparrow (27) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium.