(Read free ebook) How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
❀ Paul Tough ❀
#49843 in eBooks 2012-09-04 2012-09-04File Name: B0070ZLZ1G
376 of 391 people found the following review helpful. The power of early parenting, environment in cyclical povertyBy Graham ScharfFollowing the footsteps of Jonathan Kozol, Paul Tough employs his significant storytelling abilities to help readers see and feel the plight of children, families and communities trapped in cycles of failure and poverty. How Children Succeed challenges some conventional wisdom on causes of failure (poverty, teacher quality) and contends that nurturing character in cldquo;Drop the flashcardsmdash;grit, character, and curiosity matter even more than cognitive skills. A persuasive wake-up call.rdquo;mdash;PeopleWhy do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter more have to do with character: skills like perseverance... [PDF.va08] How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character Rating: 4.98 (492 Votes)
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You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character | Paul Tough.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.
