Growth mindset is not a panacea, but in the right context, even small effects can matter at scale. New data: growth mindset exercises are more likely to boost grades when (a) students are struggling and (b) schools promote curiosity. #MondayMotivation scientificamerican.com/article/debate…

If students know retakes are available "they actually study and prepare less," lamented one teacher. But hundreds of educators responded with brilliant strategies to make retesting work better. My writeup for edutopia. edut.to/2YnZpL8

Study shows that students learn more when taking part in classrooms that employ active-learning strategies – Harvard Gazette ow.ly/LZ1l30pvxla

Published a new blog entry Straight from the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Teaching the Science of a Gro...blog.mindsetworks.com/entry/straight…

Dear Adults, Stop saying “I just can’t do Math” or “I’m not a Math person” around kids. They believe you. They also believe they “can’t do math” the first time it becomes challenging and find no purpose in trying. Why would they if they “just can’t do math” either? -Math Teachers

“I can’t do that, YET!” Bethany Hamilton inspiring everyone on the regular.

"What is the Error Climate in Your Course?" from CTE at Rice. A thought-provoking tool for teacher reflection. cte.rice.edu/blogarchive/20…

It's obvious to most educators that young people should have a growth mindset if they want to develop & thrive. It's not always as obvious that the same thing applies to us as educators. That we have to seek growth and challenge and love getting better.

"Slogans alone are not enough. When the intervention did work, it was because teachers made a growth mindset something you could act on." Thoughtful commentary on educational fads from David Yeager w/ a particular focus on growth mindset. bold.expert/how-to-overcom…

Which schools will be the first to develop and offer Designing Your Life courses for middle and high school students? In HUGE demand at colleges; why not 6-12? csmonitor.com/USA/Education/…

If you aren’t struggling, you aren’t really learning, Stanford Graduate School of Education's Jo Boaler says. stanford.io/37hhRcT

Published a new blog entry Growth Mindset Learning Strategies. blog.mindsetworks.com/entry/with-a-n…

I've created an infographic outlining the 5 M's of Talent:

Caring for Our Community - A Message and Resources from Head of School Julia de la Torre and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Dot López: mfriends.org/caring-for-our…

Check out this op-Ed by the Moorestown Friends School Upper School Diversity Committee clerks about books that are important to black history, as well as their lists of book recommendations for the Lower, Middle, and Upper School! #BlackHistoryMonth mfswordsworth.com/2021/02/03/op-…

Honest and specific feedback is an essential part of student learning AND one way to help students cultivate a growth mindset is to make clear that you have a growth mindset about them and their talent, ability, & intelligence.

Big day for the Class of 2021 Moorestown Friends School! A heartfelt congrats to a group that had a senior year unlike any other!

Effortless success is a myth. Making excellence look easy is hard work. If you succeed without struggling, it might be a sign that you set your sights too low. The higher you aim, the more challenges you face. Any goal worth pursuing will have obstacles along the path.

If you think you’re a good multitasker, think again. 97.5% of people performed worse in driving and memorizing information if they did both at the same time. Those who multitasked the most were actually the worst. They focused on the potential rewards and overlooked the risks.

A recent really nice moment on campus!