Elevating Student Voice to Strengthen Developmental Relationships
Student voice practices can help schools overcome systemic inequities and enrich the learning experience for all young people.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Student voice practices can help schools overcome systemic inequities and enrich the learning experience for all young people.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Across the country, youth-serving organizations are using Search Institute’s frameworks to guide how they design programs, train staff, and build relationships with young people. Recent partner insights point to a consistent truth: thriving youth don’t come from one-time interventions, but from intentional relationships and strength-based practices that ripple through organizations and communities. While the settings vary, from schools to community centers to mentoring networks, clear the...| Search Institute Blog
Discover how Search Institute partner, SSN's Improvement Lab leverages developmental relationships to drive measurable change in NYC transfer high schools, fostering student success through meaningful student-adult connections.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Explore how spiritual thriving empowers Latina mothers and their children, fostering resilience, strong family bonds, and moral development amidst cultural challenges.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Young people are coming of age in a time of rapid change and deep uncertainty. AI companions and chatbots are now part of daily life, with nearly three out of four teens reporting they use these tools for comfort, care, and connection. These platforms are shaping identity formation in real time, yet they are rarely designed with young people’s developmental needs in mind.| Search Institute Blog
Meet Dr. Kara Hirano, a Research Scientist at Search Institute, as she discusses the importance of strong relationships in positive youth development.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Developmental Relationships can be an important factor for Black and Latino students. In an ongoing study, we heard from Black and Latino students about how Developmental Relationships with their math teachers have fostered their math engagement.| blog.searchinstitute.org
A study of mentors and mentees in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs shows that mentors are powerful forces in young people’s lives, forming the developmental relationships and social capital that help them thrive.| blog.searchinstitute.org
A positive community can help young people find a sense of belonging, purpose, and relationships.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Discover how Search Institute's collaborative approach with youth transforms research into meaningful impact, fostering environments where young people can thrive and lead.| blog.searchinstitute.org
As we navigate cultural shifts, Search Institute continues to emphasize the importance of youth-centered systems, developmental relationships, and unwavering commitment to youth thriving.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Discover research-based insights, tools, and strategies to empower youth and strengthen communities on the Search Institute blog. Explore expert articles on developmental relationships, asset-building, and more.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Discover why developmental relationships are crucial in youth development and how communities can foster these connections for youth thriving.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Discover how Ella Dickson, Partner Relationship Specialist at Search Institute, builds impactful relationships with partners to support youth thriving through evidence-based strategies and solutions.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Discover how the Developmental Relationships Framework was co-created to help adults build stronger, meaningful relationships with youth, enhancing their growth and resilience.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Meet Search Institute's 2025 Summer Scholars.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Discover how Dr. Diane Hsieh's unique background and passion for positive youth development shape her impactful research at Search Institute.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Empowering youth voices to transform education: Good Trouble fosters leadership, belonging, and purpose, shifting the narrative from "troubled youth" to strength-based development and intergenerational collaboration.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Administrators are crucial in fostering relationship-rich schools by implementing developmental relationships, coaching educators, identifying support gaps, and cultivating a strong relational culture.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Meet Nanyamka Redmond, Ph.D. and explore her insights on youth development, coach-athlete relationships, and social justice in her impactful work at Search Institute.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Discover 8 key principles to activate developmental relationships and empower youth to thrive across various contexts in their lives.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Meet Monica Dixon, Senior Director of Solutions at Search Institute! Monica shares her insights on co-creating tools and strategies to empower youth and adults, and support youth thriving.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Discover the vital role of relationships in youth thriving and explore actionable strategies to build supportive, developmental connections within organizations and communities.| blog.searchinstitute.org
