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Grow a Generation

New economic times, changing global markets, and the explosion of information access requires a new generation with 21st century skills, STEM literacy, and project leadership experience.

Working to Grow a Generation with the 21st century skills of innovation, critical thinking, collaboration, emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership and vision.


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These skills are needed for all children, whether their individual spark is Creative (music, art, drama, dance), Athletic, Academic (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, History), Communication (Literature, Public Speaking, Marketing), Service (Medical Care, Psychology, Social Work), Spirituality, or in the Natural  World (Environment, Energy, Animal Care).

Changes in the world and in our understandings of what motivates and empowers children have happened quicker than our educational systems can respond, and parents need to take a more active role in their children and teens development of these crucial skills.

Grow a Generation is committed to help you find or develop the type of project based learning your child needs to thrive.  We want to inspire and give you the resources you need to help your teen develop 21st century skills!

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  • Consider coming with us on a Family Voluntour combining a vacation with opportunities for service and leadership.
  • Book Dr. Ellen Cavanaugh, founder and president of Grow a Generation, to inspire and motivate your PTA, parent group or book club.

In the News…

Spark Lunch and Learn Excitement is Growing:  Sprout Fund

Grow a Generation – An Interview with Dr. Ellen Cavanaugh: Gifted Parenting Support

Families Write Leadership Manual: A Sewickley Herald Article

Whiz Kid: Ian Cavanaugh co-authors a Grow a Generation resource: A Sewickley Patch Bulletin

 

 

 

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Innovation

GROW A GENERATION RESOURCES Create an innovation lab at home! The realities of globalization and outsourcing means young people need the skill of innovation. Employers want them to be able to creatively collaborate with diverse team members and master the skills needed to be self-motivated life long learners. Innovation and entrepreneurial skills will help our …

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Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

GROW A GENERATION RESOURCES   There are several projects underway that reinforce the skill of Critical Thinking, but sadly they are not ready yet.  If you have ideas or wish to author a resource, please see submission guidelines.  Check back soon! RELATED BLOG POSTINGS “Mom, what does ménage à trios mean?” Voting: One Way To …

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Collaboration

GROW A GENERATION RESOURCES   There are several projects underway that reinforce the skill of Collaboration, but sadly they are not ready yet.  If you have ideas or wish to author a resource, please see submission guidelines.  Check back soon!  RELATED BLOG POSTINGS Do Kids Who Play Video Games Really Have an Evolutionary Advantage? Surprising New …

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Emotional Intelligence

  GROW A GENERATION RESOURCES There are several projects underway that reinforce the skill of Critical Thinking, but sadly they are not ready yet.  If you have ideas or wish to author a resource, please see submission guidelines.  Check back soon!  RELATED BLOG POSTINGS   Do Kids Who Play Video Games Really Have an Evolutionary Advantage? …

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Resilience

GROW A GENERATION RESOURCES There are several projects underway that reinforce the skill of Resilience, but sadly they are not ready yet.  If you have ideas or wish to author a resource, please see submission guidelines.  Check back soon!  RELATED BLOG POSTINGS Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction Dreams and Hopes for a New Year in the …

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Leadership

    GROW A GENERATION RESOURCES   What Do You Mean I’m in Charge? Leadership Skills for Teens is a Grow a Generation workbook for young people. It directs young people with an adult guide to discover components of the 21st century skill of leadership. The workbook includes activities to help define individual leadership roles, …

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Vision

GROW A GENERATION RESOURCES   Writing a Purpose Statement is a workbook designed to help you and the young person you love to hold a meaningful conversation about their hopes, their dreams, and their pursuit of a meaningful destiny. The workbook culminates in a well crafted, personalized, mission statement with goals and objectives. The process …

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