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 ...

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 ...

It's been more than 30 years since psychologist Carol Dweck introduced "growth mindset"—the psychological and motivational effects of believing that a person's ability in any domain is not fixed but ...

The mental health of teenagers across the United States has grown steadily worse for more than a decade, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the trend. The most recent data from the U.S. Centers ...

College students are often urged to ‘find’ their passion, but such advice could discourage them from exploring other disciplines or developing new skills if they feel their passion or interests have ...

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.

When it comes to supporting the whole child, we know the ABCs are connected: attendance, behavior, and course performance. While there are many ways to support holistic student success, research shows ...

Wondering about the power of yet growth mindset, and how it can help your classroom? You’ve come to the right place! The growth mindset and the power of yet have emerged as game-changers in education.

Our relationship with math learning is severely damaged in this country. In 2022, only 26 percent of all eighth grade students scored proficient or above in mathematics. Even more concerning is that ...

Growth mindset interventions have become a hot new trend in many schools and universities. The idea is that if students are taught that their abilities can improve with effort and practice, they will ...

There are enviable individuals who acquire skills and knowledge effortlessly, others are more orderly and achievement-focused than are their peers, and still others who exhibit unusual talents. While ...