A ngela Lee Duckworth’s research into the benefits of “grit” — which she defines as a blend of perseverance and passion — did more than spark 1,000 blog posts and editorial hot takes. Disseminated via ...
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Research shows that character strengths are as important as I-Q and socioeconomic status to achievement and well-being in life. The character lab in Philadelphia – headed by psychologist Angela ...
A bill introduced in the Texas House could require schools to teach students positive character traits like honesty, kindness and school pride. House Bill 729 was introduced by Republican Rep. Dwayne ...
What is happening to our children in society today? Many children and young adults have no moral compass. Discipline is something they very seldom see. Responsibility and accountability are concepts ...
Though schools have always been a safe haven for children, they, too, face many challenges as our society and economy continue to change. The TRUE Initiative, a Saginaw-based organization, is helping ...
Aligned with Duke Engineering’s Character Forward initiative, Professor Siobhan Oca’s Ethics in Robotics and Automation course (ME 490) challenges students to see beyond technical skills and practice ...