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Grit

Grit

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In 2013, education reformers tried to help poor students the using the best tool at their disposal: The 16th most popular Ted Talk.

Special thanks to Marcus Credé!

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  • Our Patreon
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  • Peter's newsletter
  • Peter's other podcast, 5-4
  • Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase

Sources:

  • Much Ado About Grit
  • What Shall We Do About Grit?
  • Grit under attack
  • Teaching “Grit”
  • The Problem With Grit
  • The Limits of “Grit”
  • Grit: The power of passion and perseverance
  • Is 'Grit' Doomed To Be The New Self-Esteem?
  • Measurement Matters
  • Using Psychological Science to Help Children Thrive
  • Self-Control and Academic Achievement
  • Cognitive and noncognitive predictors of success
  • Should non-cognitive skills be included in school accountability systems?
  • Measuring Students’ Non-Cognitive Skills and the Impact of Schooling
  • Grit: A Short History of a Useful Concept
  • Teaching Kids 'Grit' is All the Rage.
  • "Grit" Revisited
  • Character Education: A Cautionary Note
  • What if the Secret to Success Is Failure?
  • The Effects of the EITC on Child Achievement
  • Academic Performance And Food Stamps

Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!

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