In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but ...

The Equity Accelerator (EA), a focused research organization (FRO), fiscally sponsored through the National Center for Civic ...

Psychologists from Washington State University identified a relationship between how an instructor communicates with students following exams and how first-generation students engage in learning ...

In today’s fast-paced world, things are rapidly changing, and thoughts are quickly transforming, yet the perception of ‘talented’ is still confined to academic scores.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marybeth Gasman writes about racism, philanthropy, HBCUs & faculty. He builds on previous research related to “growth mindset” — ...

PULLMAN, Wash. - A study conducted by Washington State University (WSU) has found that notifying students of their instructors’ growth mindset results in better grades for first generation students.

Teachers' words profoundly impact students, shaping their confidence and resilience. Focusing on effort over ability fosters ...

At the start of a new school year, there’s one thing you can equip your child with that is proven to increase their motivation, resilience and academic performance – a growth mindset. What is a growth ...

In a résumé workshop with a group of Ph.D. students, I shared a job description for a position for which they were qualified. The students had participated in an advanced pedagogy program at my ...

Student-athletes spend copious amounts of time with their coaches, but they also spend a considerable amount of time in the classroom with their teachers. Ambitious student-athletes may spend even ...