Human Restoration Project 44: It All Orbits Purpose feat. Kendall Cotton Bronk, John Cagle, Skylar Primm, and Elizabeth Martin
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Feb 16, 2019 
Join Dr. Kendall Cotton Bronk, a leading researcher in youth purpose, as she defines purpose and its significant impact on well-being and academic success. Hear from Dr. John Cagle about how student relationships drive happiness in schools, while Skylar Primm shares insights from an innovative environmental charter school focusing on student-driven projects. Elizabeth Martin reflects on her rewarding transition to a rural teaching environment, highlighting reduced burnout and increased autonomy. Together, they explore how educators can nurture purpose and curiosity in classrooms.
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Purpose Is A Three-Part Orientation
- Purpose combines a goal orientation, personal meaning, and a long-term aim that benefits the world beyond oneself.
- Kendall Cotton Bronk shows purpose links to health, academic success, resilience, and longer life.
Purpose Is Uncommon Across Ages
- Purpose is rare: only ~10% of middle schoolers and ~20% of high schoolers can articulate one.
- Even adults show low rates, so fostering purpose is a pressing educational need.
Model Purpose And Ask Long-Term Questions
- Model your own purpose for students by sharing why you teach and what it means to you.
- Ask students long-term questions about what they want to accomplish to increase rates of purpose.
