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"Teach children how to have "grit," the perseverance and determination that's required to create something new. He referenced the research on grit conducted by University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth, who professes the maxim "Choose easy, work hard.""

"Grit." A four-letter word that every teacher and student should know and use. 3 Steps: Powerful Words, Weekly Reflection Journals, Community Meetings

US Dept of Ed - draft report

"Every child needs to encounter frustration and failure to learn to step back, reassess, and try again."

A reminder on the power of motivation over IQ in learning and success. Plenty of research underpins the power of motivation in education, learning & success. Engagement, relevance, social connection & having a stake in outcomes (gamification) are just some of the factors that increase motivation & therefore learning. Grit, curiosity ,character ........