The Nueva School's Innovative Learning Conference

Based on over twenty years of teaching and constant feedback from today’s generation of young people, Rosalind Wiseman’s presentation is a call for action to transform the way we understand young people and youth culture so children can thrive in our communities. From young people’s friendships, social media use, gossip, drama, bullying, and the constant pressure to “keep up,” she’ll illustrate how children and teens develop their sense of self and guide their decision-making in everything from their academic choices and friends to how they manage conflict and know when to ask for help from adults. In addition, she’ll give concrete advice to parents and educators so they, in turn, can guide young people through the common yet complex problems young people face — while avoiding communication breakdowns and power struggles between children and adults.