Boosting Student Achievement
New Research on the Power of Developmental Assets
Horace Mann, in cooperation with the Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth Initiative establishes assets for each month of the school year.
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Asset of the Month
January Asset Category: Achievement Movtivation
In a healthy community a young person is motivated to do well in school and in the community.
65% of youth surveyed believe that they have this asset in their lives.
November Asset Category: Safety
In a healthy community a young person feels safe at home, school, and in the neighborhood.
51% of youth surveyed believe that they have this asset in their lives.
October Asset Category: Family Boundaries
In a healthy community families have clear rules and consequences and monitor the young person's whereabouts.
46% of youth surveyed believe that they have this asset in their lives.
September Asset Category: Commitment to Learning (Internal Asset)
In a healthy community a young person is actively engaged in learning.
55% of youth surveyed believe that they have this asset in their lives.
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