How can you help teens thrive now and for life? Support them as whole learners.
Developing independence and shared responsibility. Collaborating and communicating effectively. Establishing valuable work habits. Harnessing emotions. Finding motivation. We all want teens to acquire these vital skills and engage meaningfully in academics. In this insightful and culturally responsive guide, Poliner and Benson integrate these lifelong skills into daily practices through
Teaching the Whole Teen supports adolescents and adults within the school to thrive.
"This treasure-trove of inventive, concrete ideas offers a gift to our profession."
Roland Barth, Educator
"...the book to turn to when you are working with teens, when you desperately need help, when seeking solace."
John Hattie, Professor & Director, Melbourne Education Research Institute
University of Melbourne
"...explicitly addresses the unique needs of students of color, students from poverty, and immigrant students in ways that other books don′t; should be read by every middle and high school educator."
Zaretta Hammond, Educational Consultant
"...manifests the best thinking in modern education"
Rick Wormeli, Teacher, Writer, Education Consultant
"What a treat to read! Every principal will benefit from reading it."
Thomas Hoerr, Emeritus Head
New City School, St. Louis, MO
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