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!  Where to find us:  • Our Patreon • Our merch! • 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! Support us on Patreon: htt