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Stanford researcher describes 'Backgrounds as Strengths' pilot, Twin Rivers reports 2,300 voluntary responses
Summary
A Stanford researcher briefed the board on a voluntary intervention that reframes students' backgrounds as strengths; Twin Rivers collected over 2,300 responses across four comprehensive high schools and will track belonging and GPA outcomes in 2025–26.
Avery Yu, an education researcher from Stanford, told the Twin Rivers board the district is partnering to pilot a "Backgrounds as Strengths" activity designed to help students reframe obstacles as assets and build school belonging.
Yu said the short, research-based intervention uses four student stories that prompt reflection and has…
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