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Leaders from California’s Alternative Schools Draw on Neuroscience to Help Young People Thrive

Slide showing the different regions of the adolescent brain and how it related to contribution

At a recent convening hosted by Stanford’s Gardner Center, our Co-Executive Director Andrew Fuligni shared insights from adolescent development with educators and advocates to help inform effective high school reform that aims to improve the educational experience and outcomes for California students in alternative schools. “Equally important is giving young people meaningful opportunities to contribute — to their families, schools, peers, and communities — in ways that help them understand their value and impact,” said Fuligni.

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