Ready to empower every student, no matter their background? This "pellet" delivers crucial insights from research on Positive Youth Development in rural, low-SES high schools! Learn how SBAE programs are uniquely positioned to build student confidence, competence, and belonging. We'll explore the importance of trauma-informed teaching and mental health support, plus concrete strategies to foster the Five Cs of PYD in your classroom and FFA activities, ensuring every student has the support to thrive.

Journal Articles: 

https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/127

https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/ruraleducator/vol44/iss2/9/