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Partnering to Build Developmental Resilience in Youth

Navigating Adversity in a Digital World

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Watch the recording of PEAR and Big Thought as they explore how today’s digital world impacts youth mental health—and share proven strategies to build resilience.​

 

PEAR partners with schools and youth-serving organizations to drive positive youth development by improving mental health and program quality.

Evaluation Services

Evaluations to enhance program effectiveness and support sustainable impact.


Assessments

Assessments to measure  social emotional strengths and academic engagement.

Educator Professional Development

Trainings to support educator professional development.

Programs & Practices

Curricula designed in partnership with researchers and practitioners.

Upcoming Events

Extended Learning Through STEM Education - 8:00am - 9:00am ET | 5/24/25 

We are pleased to announce that GELYDA Advisory Board members, education experts from across the globe, will be leading an engaging May webinar, Extended Learning Through STEM Education. Please join us for this virtual panel discussion as we lead up to our in person conference in Iceland June 11th to 13th.

The Extended Learning Through STEM Education webinar features the latest research and global perspectives on how extended learning is supporting STEM education and workforce development for thriving communities through both school-based and out-of-school time practices. Panelists from Egypt, Denmark, South Africa, and the United States will examine the importance of developing a STEM mindset in students and growing STEM ecosystems in order to promote social responsibility, sustainability, and workforce development.

Partnering to Build Developmental Resilience in Youth Webinar - 3/26/25

Navigating Adversity in a Digital World: Building Resilience in Youth - Technology has transformed the way young people grow, connect, and experience the world—but it has also introduced new challenges, from cyber-bullying to heightened feelings of inadequacy. How can we help them develop the resilience they need to thrive? Join PEAR's Dr. Gil Noam and Big Thought's LeAnn Binford for a thought-provoking conversation as we explore the modern developmental landscape through the lens of Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation. 
 
Together, we’ll examine how today’s digital world is shaping youth mental health and discuss proven strategies to foster resilience.

Clover for Youth Curriculum Webinar -
3/12/25

Do you work with middle school youth? Would you like to learn more about a research-backed curriculum designed to help them understand and advocate for their own social-emotional needs as well as the needs of others and gain skills in navigating social situations? We're looking for programs working with middle school aged youth who will be meeting with the same group of students over a period of days/weeks during the summer of 2025.  To apply, click here.

PEAR Resilience Roundtable - 3/3/25

Thank you for those who joined our roundtable featuring Dr. Gil Noam, a leading expert in youth development and mental health, and Jamaal Williams, PEAR’s Assistant Director of Training, that focused on resilience, optimism, and the challenges facing educators and students today. 
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