The Research Alliance for NYC Schools at NYU used 2018-19 Student Success Network Survey data to identify 20 Bright Spot Sites -- member sites where participants experience greater growth in at least one SEL factor compared to similar young people across the Network. SSN staff and youth interviewed practitioners at Bright Spot sites; participants in each interview collaboratively documented promising practices to share across the Network.

Continuous improvement is challenging but many of the nonprofits and schools that make up the Student Success Network are getting it right. Whether you are just starting on your continuous improvement journey or you’ve been at it for a while, check out the 8 elements we’ve seen drive success in continuous improvement.

The first session of the 2018-19 skill-building program, CitySquash's Colin Murfree & Micah Finkelman led a session on their promising practice: the Growth Mindset Youtube Challenge.

The Research Alliance for NYC Schools at NYU used 2017-18 Student Success Network Survey data to identify 18 Bright Spot Sites -- member sites that had a stronger positive effect on youth SEL compared to other sites serving similar youth. SSN staff and youth interviewed practitioners at Bright Spot sites; participants in each interview collaboratively documented promising practices to share across the network.

CPEHS aims to maximize positive peer-to-peer contact such as through panels between alumni and current students. Students learn about college and see how a student like them can achieve, while learning growth mindset language.

YMCA Rowe Scholars staff at Bronx Explorations Academy facilitated college readiness sessions based on student requests and school-wide expectations, accompanied by one-on-one meetings focused on student-led goal-setting and self-reflection to ensure student success in the college application process. Students reported improvement in Growth Mindset on the SSN SEL Survey.