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The Gift of Hard Things

November 22, 2023

Welcome to the official start of the holiday season, full of…

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What Is a Growth Mindset?

May 24, 2022

Parents and students may have heard the term “growth mindset”…

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Emotions, Learning Differences & Academic Grit

November 11, 2021

We all have emotions! Emotions are what make life rich and unique. …

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