APS

29th APS Annual Convention

The Positivity Project: A Revolution in Character Education in U.S. Elementary and Middle Schools

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Boston, MA

Developmental

The Positivity Project is a model for bridging science and practice by bringing psychological science and theory directly into classrooms through character education. We will present theory and data on the development, implementation, and impact of The Positivity Project from 33 schools across 12 states.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Kate KuhlmanChair
    University of California, Irvine

Presentations

  1. The Positivity Project and Need for a Character Revolution in SchoolsMike Erwin
  2. On the Front Lines - Teacher Implementation of the Positivity ProjectJeff Bryan
  3. Baseline Characteristics of Positivity Project Partner Schools – Putting Theory to the TestKate Kuhlman
  4. Longitudinal Changes in Social and Psychological Characteristics Among Positivity Project Partner SchoolsTova Walsh