Edspiration

You have to have a short memory when working with disengaged young people but you can get them motivated. Divorce, violence, negative peer influence, alcoholism, and difficult home environments can all be at the root of student apathy. Guest Mike Hicks lights a path for helping students escape their apathy and negative stories to write a new future. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “How can help young people so they can effectively cope with their anger and negative emotions.” About today’s guest Mike Hicks is a veteran educator who developed a unique approach to helping students who are disengaged in school. He is author of  Roots of Apathy and Straight from the Heart, both helpful resources for teachers, parents and youth workers trying to understand the hidden world where struggling students think, feel  and live.   Guest Links: rootsofapathy@gmail.com mikehicks1@bak.rr.com   Connect with Us Connect with the show at www.Edspirationpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactschoolclimate Twitter: F