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The Next Big Idea Daily

How to Help Your Kids Learn, Live, and Feel Better

Feb 20, 2025
Teen disengagement in learning is on the rise, and shifting the focus from grades to passion is crucial. The discussion introduces four modes of learning: passenger, resister, achiever, and explorer, enabling parents and educators to identify how kids engage. Highlighting the importance of nurturing curiosity, experts stress empowering children to explore their interests. By fostering a sense of agency and resilience, parents can play a pivotal role in guiding their children toward becoming lifelong learners.
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Quick takeaways

  • The decline in student engagement from 75% in third grade to only 25% by tenth grade highlights the urgent need for renewed focus on fostering motivation and deep understanding in learning.
  • Supporting children's personal interests outside of academic requirements encourages ownership of their education, cultivating resilience and essential skills for future challenges.

Deep dives

The Importance of Engagement Over Grades

The focus on academic grades can obscure the essential factor of student engagement in determining future success. Research indicates that while 75% of third graders feel engaged in learning, this number plummets to only 25% by tenth grade, signifying a disconnect as children progress through school. Even students achieving high grades may not be truly engaged, often resulting from minimal academic challenges rather than meaningful learning experiences. To improve outcomes, parents must understand their children as learners, recognizing the types of engagement that foster motivation and deep understanding.

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