Growth Mindset
Read about the impact in schools of the belief that skills are developed over time through effort, rather than being innate and “fixed”
Carol Dweck Revisits the 'Growth Mindset'
Carol Dweck, who parsed the difference between a "fixed" and a "growth" mindset, clarifies her theories of intelligence.
Student Well-Being
6 Ways for Schools to Promote Student-Athletes' Well-Being
Student-athletes may want to further their athletic careers after graduation, and educators can support them both academically and mentally.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Talking About a Growth Mindset Isn’t Enough. Here’s What Makes a Difference for Students
Teachers can make structured changes that encourage students to challenge themselves.
Teaching
Opinion
What Teachers Can Learn From Students
Group work can help students make friends and provide a foundation for building future collaborations and relationships.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
When Students Feel Unlucky, Teachers Can Help Change That Attitude
Mindsets matter when it comes to thinking about opportunity. Here’s what new research finds.
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Mathematics
5 Ways Teachers Can Help Students Overcome 'Math Trauma'
Little things make the difference between a math class that intimidates students and one that encourages them, says a math educator.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Why Growth Mindset Is Essential to Teachers' Competence With Ed Tech
A researcher discusses how student-teachers best acquire digital technology skills for teaching and learning.
Special Education
Video
How This Public School Meets the Needs of Students With Dyslexia
All students at this Colorado Springs public school have dyslexia. Here’s how the school is making their education a positive experience.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
The Myths and Facts Teachers Need to Know About Growth Mindset
Everyone thinks they have a growth mindset, but beware of these pitfalls.
Student Well-Being
'Growth Mindset' Linked to Higher Test Scores, Student Well-Being in Global Study
The first global study of "growth mindset" found both academic benefits and better well-being among students who think intelligence is not fixed.
School & District Management
Opinion
5 Words That Are Commonly Used But NOT Commonly Understood
In schools, we have a common language around words like "growth mindset," but we do not have a common understanding of what those words mean.
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on Forging Student Connections & Growth Mindsets
In this Spotlight, discover ways to foster a growth mindset to re-connect and engage with students.
Education
Opinion
Why Leaders Need to Develop Their Own Growth Mindset
Harvard's Richard Elmore has pointed out the "catastrophe" that is educational leadership preparation. We can all look to practice communities like Peloton to develop our skills, practice, and mindsets to help remedy that.
Student Well-Being
Carol Dweck on Nurturing Students' Growth Mindsets Through Protest and Pandemic
Growth mindsets are a tool for battling racial bias in the classroom and helping students through difficulties posed by the pandemic.