Miss. school sparks the flame of success
A focus on attendance and investment by the community in the school's goals has helped one Miss. elementary turn around.
growth mindset
Warmth builds self-esteem more than praise
A series of literature reviews now published in <em>Child Development</em> examines how children make judgments about their place in the world.
Kids praised for being smart more likely to cheat
As opposed to praising kids for "doing a good job," praising them for "being smart" can backfire and increase their tendency to cheat.
PRIDE & PBIS at Dunbar in Lexington, Ky.
The school environment should be safe and it should promote learning. Here's how one school in Ky. works to make that happen.
Mistakes we make are often our best teachers
Mistakes happen, esp. as we learn new skills or discover new knowledge in school and other places. So, let's take the opportunity to figure out what went wrong.
We decide early in life if we can carry a tune
Students decide early in life if they have any musical "talent," and that predicts whether they take music classes later. They don't see music ability as a skill.
How to (p)raise successful kids
Parents, coaches, and teachers can encourage kids to develop a growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed one. This will help them keep learning throughout life.