Educating in the age of turmoil

Being a guiding light in young people’s development

The teenager is like a marine voyager: their task is to set sail and head out to sea to forge
a new identity. It is a necessary and delicate transition, often painful, which tests not only
young people, but also the adults who accompany them on their journey of growth.
In the midst of this maelstrom, it is easy to misunderstand one another, drift apart, and come into conflict. This is why the role of the school becomes crucial: teachers are significant figures, points of reference capable of providing guidance and meaning even in moments of the greatest disorientation.
Stefano Rossi, one of the leading experts on adolescence, will guide teachers in exploring the distinctive features of the teenage brain and the complex emotional, relational and cognitive labyrinths that young people must navigate every day, including in the classroom. Together, we will reflect on how, even in the midst of a storm, we can be an authoritative and welcoming educational beacon.