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 & Movement
Building Growth Mindset in the Classroom: Assignments From Carol Dweck
New research find a teacher's classroom approach can shape whether their students believe their academic skills are fixed or they can grow.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
#ThankaTeacher on Teacher Appreciation Week (and Every Day)
On this teacher appreciation week, who would you like to thank? Please share
Mathematics
Report Roundup
Research Report: Social-Emotional Learning
Presenting math in a way that encourages a growth mindset can improve students' motivation, finds a new study in the journal Trends in Neuroscience and Education.
Teaching
Opinion
Going Down the Rabbit Hole for Deeper Learning
We must be the learning. Walk the walk that we talk or else how can we be taken seriously as a group of professionals.
Mathematics
Brain Science Backs Up Role of 'Mindset' in Motivating Students for Math
Neuroscientists find early biological evidence that having a growth mindset in math can change how students mentally approach problems.
Professional Development
Opinion
Fear, the Kryptonite to Learning
The older we get, the harder it is to make change. Think about the adage, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." It is ingrained in us that change becomes almost impossible as we age, but that is simply not true.
Teaching
Opinion
Let's Focus on What Learners CAN Do, and Plan From There
Learning isn't easy, and we all have our challenges. Rather than assume our learners can't, giving them boring learning opportunities or watered-down versions of the learning, provide rigorous, engaging experiences and watch to see how much all students will grow.
Teaching
Opinion
Teachers, See Learning as Students Do
Too often, we take risks ourselves, only letting some of the rope out for students to be more autonomous, but because we don't know what to do with ourselves while that is happening, we can sabotage perfectly good learning experiences.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Getting Back Into My Flow State After a Break
No one likes the feeling of dragging themselves out of bed to go to a job they just aren't feeling right now, and the best antidote to that is finding our flow.
Teaching
Opinion
Go Rogue, But Be Prepared for a Fight When it Comes to Giving Up Grades
Leaders need to support their most adventurous teachers and here are some suggestions about how.
Professional Development
Opinion
Reflecting and Assessing Progress as a Leader
From #attentive to #commitment, I decided that my biggest responsibility as a leader is to help our team accomplish the goals they set for themselves.
School & District Management
2018 in Research: How Principals Lead, Gates Faltered, and Teens Balk at 'Growth Mindset'
2018 has been a fascinating year in education research, despite some ups and downs for the U.S. Department of Education's key research office.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Year in Review: Top Posts for 2018
Check out this year's highlights reel by reading and/or reconnecting with posts that were most widely read in 2018.
Teaching
Opinion
Making the Most of Group Work Time
One of the best parts of orchestrating great group work in class is the amount of flexibility it gives a teacher to really work with students where they are. It also allows students to work at an appropriate pace, learn how to collaborate, and collectively problem solve