Edutopia – Maurice J. Elias
“My colleagues and I recently asked urban middle school students to reflect on their future. We were dismayed to discover that about half did not expect to graduate from high school or college. Less than half expected to have a healthy and happy life. What is the likelihood that kids with these expectations will dedicate themselves to academic pursuits or focus on positive health habits like avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, or eating nutritious foods?” (more)