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"This book stands alone in that it is the first to present a model of educational practice that is both loyal to the resilience (and risk) research and to the realities of education in today’s hectic and multicultural class environment."  

 "Everyone in practice, from superintendents to teachers, will enjoy this book. Offers a strong foundation and a neat model to assist educators in implementing resilience education. Everyone from superintendents to teachers will enjoy this book!"

"Resilience Education gives practical strategies for working with children and illustrates them with examples. It readily lends itself to the education of both teachers and parents. This book should be on every reading list." 

"Bravo to the authors! A refreshing look at asset building that can lead to the learner utilizing more of her/his own personal resources in the learning process." 

"Completely accessible to all readers. All students would benefit from the objectives of Resilience Education." 

"Highly recommended for educators and social services professionals who work with youth." 

"This is a helpful book whose prescriptions can bring a transformation in the way you think, feel, and act in the educational environment. It can strengthen your belief in the power and promise of students themselves." 

 "Highly recommended for educators and social services professionals who work with youth."

In this book, the authors offer a set of principles and practical applications to help educators make a difference in their students' lives.

Among the issues covered: Key decision-making skills students need in facing adversity; learning and teaching strategies to acquire good decision-making skills; vignettes and real-life examples of resilience in action; specific guidance for creating conditions for resilience in the classroom.