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How Children Succeed
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character | Paul Tough
Challenges conventional views about standardized testing to argue that success is more determined by self-discipline, and describes the work of pioneering researchers and educators who have enabled effective new teaching methods.
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eflubliner
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A must read for any teacher.

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Ellsbeth
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I have mixed feelings. Sometimes I thought the author was on point & other times I was frustrated with his interpretation of well known research in the education world. This book is worth reading because it gets you thinking. Just be skeptical and don't agree with all of it. #teachersoflitsy

Ellsbeth A note on this excerpt: Many HS teachers I know strive to teach critical thinking & problem solving. I taught both high school & college. In HS, teachers & administration are responsible for student learning and bear the rewards & consequences. In college, students are responsible. It's a disconnect. Many freshmen have a very difficult time with this shift. 8y
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From the introduction alone, it *seems* that Tough will miss an important focus; race. While he, early on, mentions a young BW and poverty, from my first reading his analysis of wealth (lack thereof) applies to all children w/o investigation into how race impacts life for students of color.

TheBookAddict Hmmm, I got this thinking it would be helpful. Now I'm thinking it may not be, since I work with kids of many different races, ethnicities, and financial statuses. 😔 I'll still read it, but will keep your comment in mind. Thanks. 8y
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