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.

Since the fall, the Elevating Youth Voice program has been mobilizing students to create change in their own programs. Keep reading for the results of their hard work

SSN's Director of Youth Program and Partnership, Sooah; Director of Knowledge and Learning, Alex; and Youth intern, Omar have been invited to present the following session at the CASEL 2019 SEL Exchange conference in October.

Youth-adult partnership is changing the way we're improving. Our 2nd Youth Voice Summit not only gave space for youth to pitch their improvement ideas, it allowed space for thoughtful partnership. Read our youth intern, Omar's recap of the day here

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.

Phipps staff implemented a change in the curriculum structure, beginning every class day with students voting on what lesson they want to learn. As a result, 89% of students in this cohort reported a positive sense of Belonging.