Early Elementary Volume 1, Edition 7 – Cultivating Grit in Elementary Students

Welcome to this edition of Best Practices Weekly: Early Elementary. Today we’ll be discussing ways to build grit – perseverance, motivation, positive mindset, etc. – in young students.

Improvements in instruction, school programs, and learning environments are not enough to raise the learning of all students, especially those who face extra challenges. In an article for Educational Leadership, the authors discuss how grit is a quality needed to accomplish life goals. The article discusses how to unlock grit in young students.

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