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Welcome to
Quaglia Institute for
Student Aspirations
QISA is an independent, nonprofit organization
dedicated to promoting and putting into
practice the conditions that foster student
aspirations in schools and learning
communities around the world.
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Aspirations Research Center
The Aspirations Research Center (ARC) is a division of QISA focused on collection, analysis, and dissemination of data about the three Guiding Principles and related content. Data gathered on student and teacher perspectives for each Guiding Principle allow educators and researchers to look closely at the Guiding Principle framework at the school, district, state, and national level. |
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"Student Voice US" by Redwood Environmental Academy of Leadership students at Redwood High School in Redwood City, CA |
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"Student Voice UK" by Harriers Banbury Academy Learning Heroes in Banbury, UK |
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Student Voice Video featuring Lizeth at Redwood High School in Redwood City, CA |
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"An Educator Speaks Out" by Dr. Dana L. Mitra & Dr. Stephanie Serriere of Pennsylvania State University |
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AAT Insider's Voice by Chris McNab at Rivers Academy West London, UK |
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Aspirations Community
Aspirations Community is an online forum designed for educators who promote student aspirations by fostering the 8 Conditions. Members share best practices, and participate in online discussions about student aspirations. |
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Question of the Week
Will you incorporate more technology into your lessons this year, as compared to last year?
Does your school plan welcoming ceremonies to increase a sense of Belonging at the start of the school year?
79% of students agree that what they learn in school will benefit their future. How can teaching and learning be better connected to the world we live in?
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Latest News
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QISA Research Used in Gallup Study
Gallup has released a new report, 21st Century Skills and the Workplace, finding direct correlation between student aspiration in school, 21st Century Skills in the classroom, and success in the workplace later in life. The study also highlights the importance of student-teacher relationships, showing that students who feel their teachers care about and support them are more likely to perceive themselves as successful and valued in their jobs later in life. Click here to read this important research. |
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QISA Study Referenced in EdWeek Blog
The Quaglia Institute's 2012 National My Voice Report was recently mentioned in a blog by John Wilson on Education Week's popular website. Click here: Unleashed Blog to read the article.
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QISA Partnering with Horry County Schools
This summer QISA will begin work with two schools in the Horry County Schools district, located in Conway, SC. The district recently welcomed Drs. Quaglia and Corso to meet with school and community members, and the local Horry County newspaper reported on the positive start to this new partnership. |
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Aspirations Advisory Periods to Launch at Woodside High School in 2013-14
The Shared Decision Making Council (SDMC) at Woodside High School (WHS) in Woodside, CA, has voted to implement four school-wide Aspiration Advisory Periods (AAP) to be held during each quarter of the year. These AAP's will be used to share data and discuss ways in which students and staff can work in partnership to improve the 8 Conditions at WHS. The first AAP will begin with the 2013-14 school year, and focus on Student Voice and how it can be increased at the school and district levels. Each of the subsequent AAP's will cover the Three Guiding Principles. The Aspiration Team piloted an AAP this spring and it was viewed a success by both students and staff, with many sharing that they wished there was more time built in to the schedule to do this work! |
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Student-Led Focus Groups at Northmont High School
Ms. Kolleen Hyrb's AP Statistic students took action by looking at the My Voice data from the student body at their school, Northmont High School in Clayton, OH. They looked for trends and formulated questions that they thought could provide their Aspirations Team with better insight into student perceptions. Using the questions they generated, the statistics students organized and conducted student focus groups, broken down by gender and grade level, to get valuable feedback that will utilized by the blended student/staff Aspirations Team accordingly! |
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QISA Virtual Office Hours
Every Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. EST, QISA Field Specialists are available to take your calls via Skype. To connect, click the "I'm Online" button at the top of this page, or call "qisateam" directly from your Skype account.
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What's your team doing to foster aspirations? Send stories and photos to info@qisa.org. |
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