Reducing the Risk, Increasing the Promise

Dr. Sherrel Bergmann has listened carefully to teachers and at-risk students her entire career as a teacher, counselor, parent, consultant, university dean, and professor. What she heard and experienced with these students and teachers motivated her to write this book and the activities in it. She is a Lounsbury Award winner from the National Middle School Association and has been recognized with many awards from the National Association of Secondary School Principals, The Association of Illinois Middle Schools, and the Connecticut Association of Principals for her leadership, publications, and presentations. She is a tireless advocate for students who could fall through the cracks if there were not someone there to catch them., Dr. Judith Allen Brough is Professor Emerita, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA. She is an award-winning teacher and advocate for children, especially for young adolescents and those students who are labeled “at-risk.” Her numerous publications and presentations offer practical strategies based solidly in educational theory, research, and experience. She has held leadership positions for the National Middle School Association (now called the Association for Middle Level Education), the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Her professional interest lies in motivating administrators, teachers, future teachers, and students to bring joy and meaningful work into every classroom.

• Chapter 1 Who Are These Students and Why Should We Listen to Them?; Chapter 2 Helping Students Develop RESILIENCE; Chapter 3 Helping Students Develop RESOURCEFULNESS; Chapter 4 Helping Students Develop RESPONSIBILITY; Chapter 5 Helping Students Develop Positive RELATIONSHIPS; Chapter 6 Helping Students Develop RESPECT; Chapter 7 Helping Students Develop READING SKILLS;