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Our Book: Overloaded & Underprepared
Best practices and case studies based on our work with schools since 2003.
Scholarly Abstracts
Collection of published articles based on research by Denise Pope and Challenge Success.
Keys to Meaningful Learning, Engagement, & Well-Being
Practical strategies that schools can implement to support healthy and engaged students of all ages.
Beyond “Doing School”: From “Stressed-out” to “Engaged in Learning”
by Denise Pope “The effect of society’s high
My View: Cheat or Be Cheated?
Strategies for parents to help reduce academic dishonesty.
The Right Way to Choose a College
What students do at college matters much more than where they go.
How to Help Ease the Stress of High-Achievers in Your Life
Three practical tips for parents to help teens get the playtime, downtime, and family time they need to lead healthy, balanced lives.
7 Approaches to Alternative Assessments
Various approaches to alternative assessments
A Caring Climate That Promotes Belonging and Engagement
The same educator behaviors and strategies that are highly effective for improving student engagement also help create more caring and inclusive communities where students feel they belong.
Making Homework Work
Research-based strategies for educators to support effective homework practices.
A “Fit” Over Rankings: Why College Engagement Matters More Than Selectivity
Our white paper about what really matters in the college admissions process.
Quality Over Quantity: Elements of Effective Homework
Explore the reasons students may cheat and what schools and families can do to prevent this behavior.