Understanding Academic Resilience

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Joseph Williams, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development, talks about his research on academic resilience. He studies the achievements of students who face adversity from risk factors such as poverty and racism. Williams has found, for example, that positive and meaningful relationships are key to connecting at-risk students with resources such as tutoring and enrichment programs. Through his research, Williams seeks to inform educational and policy decisions. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Joseph Williams is an Associate Professor of Education in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. His primary research focuses on identifying the protective factors and underlying processes that contribute to the academic resilience of K-12 students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. In addition to publishing scholarly articles and book chapters in these areas, he also consults with school districts, communities, associations, and corporations to improve diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts and engage people in productive dialogue and action.