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Abstract: 

To begin building the rationale for implementing a resilience-based approach in schools, this article presents the tenets of resilience theory and shows the theory’s relevance to schools that serve at-risk students. By developing an understanding of resilience theory—including how its tenets are supported by research and practice in the fields of education, psychology, and public health—school leaders can take the first step in bringing about a transformation in their school environments that positively affects all students’ academic achievement and well-being.

Keywords: Resilience theory, at-risk students, protective factors, emotional well-being, academic achievement

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