College students are often urged to ‘find’ their passion, but such advice could discourage them from exploring other disciplines or developing new skills if they feel their passion or interests have ...

Our relationship with math learning is severely damaged in this country. In 2022, only 26 percent of all eighth grade students scored proficient or above in mathematics. Even more concerning is that ...

In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but ...

In collaboration with Carmen Latterell, Ph.D. Psychologists distinguish between “fixed” and “growth” mindsets. As the terms imply, having a fixed mindset means innate and immutable, such that a person ...

Does empathy relate to algebra? Can social awareness predict one’s grasp of Shakespeare? Research has shown that social-emotional learning (SEL) skills are a strong predictor of educational and career ...

A growth mindset is the belief that a trait (like intelligence or resilience) is malleable and can be developed through hard work, good strategies, and the ability to receive and integrate thoughtful ...

“A growth mindset is not a panacea, but it does empower kids and help them learn.” - Carol Dweck, psychologist and author That’s what Carol Dweck says her work is all about. The Stanford University ...

Antonia Bowring ABstrategies LLC, MBA. Top Ranked Executive Coach, Author and Speaker. Purchase her book "Coach Yourself" via her website. The growth mindset, a concept pioneered by Carol Dweck and ...

Rocky Point High School math teacher Jay Rand likes to challenge his students with a classic head-scratcher on the first day ...