Abstract
Although increasing student engagement may seem to be a daunting task for schools and educators, several strategies have been shown to predict improved engagement and achievement. This chapter provides an overview of strategies that have been studied and supported with research evidence. First, we discuss why it is important for teacher teams to track engagement and implement multi-tiered response systems for students who have disengaged from school. Next, we discuss the importance of increasing students’ sense of belonging through building positive adult and peer relationships, implementing nonpunitive behavior systems, connecting with parents and the community, and supporting social–emotional skills. Then, we explore strategies for building student confidence, which should, in turn, lead to increased engagement. Finally, we overview the ways for school teams to support student agency through supporting autonomy in the classroom and making connections between school and students’ future postsecondary success. We argue that schools and students will likely see the most benefits if they implement several of these strategies in tandem.
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