Author: Jolene Zywica, PhD
What Do We Mean by “Engagement”?
A closer look at one of education’s most-used buzzwords
One of educators’ biggest frustrations is helping students get engaged—and stay engaged—in their learning. While trying to wrangle a room full of students to care not only about today’s lesson but also their futures has always... Read More
The Skills We Say We Value — and How Rarely We Actually Teach Them
Life is complicated, unpredictable, and sometimes messy — beautiful too, if you slow down enough to notice. Navigating that mess without a script is a skill in itself. I've spent decades asking some version of the same question: Are... Read More
The Numbers Don’t Lie: What 1,000 Iowa Students Revealed About Student Engagement
Over the past 18 months, we partnered with Gallup to examine what's at the heart of our mission: student engagement. Their findings from nearly 1,000 Iowa students in grades 5-12 reveal a troubling reality—and validate everything we... Read More
The Skills High School Students Need
The skills students develop through Quest Forward Learning — learning skills, work skills, and essential habits — can benefit them for the rest of their lives.... Read More
Student Spotlight: Red
Red is a student at Quest Forward High School (QFHS) in Omaha. QFHS uses Opportunity Education’s Quest Forward Learning to empower teachers with tools and resources that encourage students to engage deeply in their learning and take... Read More
Five Essential Habits for School, Career, and Life
We believe that young people need five essential habits to thrive in school, career, and life. Opportunity Education's Pathways Curriculum supports students as they cultivate these habits. We call them “habits,” because they... Read More
Teacher Spotlight: Mara Armenta
Quest Forward High Schools (QFHS) use Opportunity Education’s Quest Forward Learning to empower teachers with tools and resources that encourage students to engage deeply in their learning and take ownership of their growth and... Read More
Teacher Spotlight – Pierina Ferrero Khoury
Pierina Ferrero Khoury has been an educator for 11 years. She started as a secondary English Teacher and currently supports Kindergarten students as a Special Education Teacher. As a member of Opportunity Education’s Teacher... Read More