Building Grit in Schools
Jonah Lehrer discusses the importance of teaching grit and self-control in schools alongside traditional subjects. He highlights the success of a vocational school in New Orleans that focuses on creativity and persistence, leading to high college graduation rates and impressive scholarships. Lehrer suggests that allowing students to choose something they love and reminding them to work hard every day is crucial for building grit.In this clip
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