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Back to School Night

Here is the slideshow from Back-to-School Night.

The idea of a growth mindset is perhaps one of the most influential and powerful ideas in my learning and growth as a teacher. I hope you are inspired by the ideas presented in this video by Carol Dweck.

Here is a video we watched about building a mathematical mindset. This is something we will be working on throughout the year as we learn about our brains and how we can grow them.

Don't Let Praise Become a Consolation PrizeHelping children confront challenges requires a more nuanced understanding of the “growth mindset,” says the psychologist Carol Dweck.

Reading this interview of Carol Dweck from the Atlantic is critical to clarifying your understanding of the growth-mindset. I highly recommend taking some time to read and reflect on it.

This is a national survey with some important considerations for parents.

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