Grit is an important success skill for school and life.  Determination and the ability to continue through failure and challenging moments are elements of grit. Listen as Steve is joined by author Tom Hoerr, to examine ways to build your child’s grit. Find Tom’s books here. Get in touch with Tom: trhoerr@newcityschool.org Subscribe to the […]

Should students know their CPA as well as their GPA? I’ve just finished reading How Children Succeed by Paul Tough, where he poses: “If you were a college-admissions director or a corporate human resources manager scheduling entry–level employees, wouldn’t you like to know which ones had scored highest in grit or optimism or zest?” “If you […]

Last week’s blog covered some of my thoughts connected with Martin Seligman’s book, Flourish, and connections I made to coaching. I had an opportunity this week to explore another element from Seligman’s work with members of a middle school staff: Chapter 6 in Flourish… Self Control, Character and Grit presents a formula: Achievement = Skill x Effort which […]