A national study of effective schooling in the US idenfitied relational connectedness as a critical factor in student success. Peter Benson from Search Institute, who participated in conducting the study, spoke at a US Congressional hearing on the findings. It seems to me that this research speaks directly to processes of spiritual nurture, as well as providing some help for thinking about supporting schools in your local community.
Click here to download the School Connectedness Report (1.8 mb PDF)
