2025 ROE8 Summer Institute

What if the secret to unlocking student engagement wasn’t just about better lessons or stronger classroom management—but about something deeper? Research shows that hope isn’t just a feel-good concept; it’s a measurable, teachable force that drives motivation, resilience, and learning. In this session, we’ll explore the surprising science behind hope and how it shapes student engagement. You’ll walk away with practical, research-backed strategies to cultivate a classroom culture where students take ownership of their learning, persist through challenges, and see a future filled with possibilities.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Science of Hope: Why hope fuels engagement—and how it’s wired into our brains.
• Hope in Action: How small shifts in teaching can create big leaps in student motivation.
• Tools for the Classroom: Practical strategies to help students set goals, build agency, and stay on track.
• The Hope Effect: How a culture of hope transforms not just students, but teachers and entire schools.