grit - Steve Barkley

Podcast for Parents: Examining Learner Grit (Part 17)

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 […]

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Character Point Average

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 […]

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Grit and Achievement

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 […]

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