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Disengagement Crisis: Only 25% of Teens Love School

1/22/2025

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A troubling disengagement crisis looms over our youth, with only 25% of 10th graders expressing a love for school, a stark drop from 75% in third grade. The authors highlight four engagement modes, championing the "explorer" mindset as the most effective. Educators are urged to embrace autonomy-supportive teaching and cultivate respectful communication to reignite student passion and resilience.

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Story summary

A troubling disengagement crisis looms over our youth, with only 25% of 10th graders expressing a love for school, a stark drop from 75% in third grade. The authors highlight four engagement modes, championing the "explorer" mindset as the most effective. Educators are urged to embrace autonomy-supportive teaching and cultivate respectful communication to reignite student passion and resilience.