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This inspirational book stresses the importance of developing student aspirations—the ability to identify and set goals for the future, while being inspired in the present to work toward those goals. Based on more than 20 years of research, the book identifies eight conditions as being necessary to foster student aspirations—Belonging, Heroes, Sense of Accomplishment, Fun and Excitement, Curiosity and Creativity, Spirit of Adventure, Leadership and Responsibility, and Confidence to Take Action.

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Dr Russell J. Quaglia, Ed.D., is the President/Founder of the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations in Portland, Maine. Dr. Quaglia travels extensively, presenting research-based information on student aspirations and motivation to audiences throughout the United States and around the world. His research has been published in numerous professional journals, including Research in Rural Education, Educational Administration Quarterly, Journal of Instructional Psychology, American School Board Journal, Adolescence, and Journal of Psychological and Educational Measurement. Kristine M. Fox is the director of product development and senior field specialist at The Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations (QISA). Her work involves both the development of new products for QISA as well as teaching the importance of student aspirations to administrators, teachers, and students throughout North America and abroad. She also has extensive experience in working with parents and community members. She has presented at conferences and workshops, and has experience both as a classroom teacher and a school administrator. Currently, she is pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership.

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