On March 5, 2010, the headlines in the Chicago Tribune announced an astonishing accomplishment. The entire senior class at Chicago’s only public, male...

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President and Founder of The Efficacy Institute, Jeff Howard, is chairing a task force to address the "proficiency gap" in Massachusetts; yesterday ...

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When I look into the ever-questioning eyes of my 4 year-old niece, I am astounded by how much she wants to know, and how frequently she inquires about...

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I recently faced a tough challenge while skiing in northern Vermont, and it got me thinking about the power of mindsets.  Although I'm an experie...

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By Miguel Cura In last month's newsletter Sherryann Sylvestre explored the powerful impact that praise has on effort.  She explained why “childr...

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Americans have long used the term "gap" as shorthand for troubling comparisons.  The first I remember was the Missile Gap from the 1960s, describ...

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During the Efficacy “Get Smart” Mindset workshop for parents and families, I ask participants to generate a list of the kinds of things they (unconsci...

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