Tag: Paul Tough
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On Student Motivation
In an era of rising academic standards, more kids than ever will struggle. But research suggests new ways to help them thrive in the face of adversity.
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Character Matters
Liberals don’t want to admit it, and conservatives don’t want to pay for it, but building character—resilience, optimism, perseverance, focus—may be the best way to help poor students succeed.
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Educating Urban America
A reveiw of new books on school reform by journalists Jay Mathews, Paul Tough, and David Whitman