Lunch & Learn with Denise Pope, Ph.D.: Learn from One of the Nation’s Leading Voices on Student Well-Being
September 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Lunch & Learn with Denise Pope, Ph.D.
Tuesday, September 23rd
A Rare Opportunity to Learn from One of the Nation’s Leading Voices on Student Well-Being
Maine Youth Thriving is thrilled to welcome Denise Pope, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education and co-founder of Challenge Success, for a special Lunch & Learn experience. Dr. Pope has spent over two decades researching what actually helps kids thrive in school — and what gets in the way. Her work has shaped how schools across the country think about homework, stress, engagement, and belonging.
This is a rare chance for Maine educators, school leaders, and parents to learn directly from one of the most respected researchers in the field — someone whose ideas have influenced school reform nationwide, right here in our own community.
What to Expect:
Join us for a Keynote where Dr. Pope will share research-backed insights on student stress, well-being, engagement, and belonging — the same strategies she’s brought to schools across the country through Challenge Success.
Then, roll up your sleeves for an interactive workshop, where we’ll dig into practical, doable strategies you can bring back to your classroom, school, or home right away. This isn’t a sit-and-listen keynote — it’s a working session designed to leave you with real tools and fresh perspective.
Why This Matters:
At MyT, we believe every young person deserves to feel like they matter — in their homes, schools, and communities. Dr. Pope’s work is grounded in the same science of the positive that drives everything we do: helping kids not just survive school, but truly thrive in it. Whether you’re an educator, youth-serving leader, or parent, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of what healthy, engaged learning can look like and concrete ways to help make it happen.
Save your seat — space is limited for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn from a national leader in education, right here in Maine.
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