One of the biggest buzzwords in education these days is “mind-set” — the notion that some students are held back by a belief that they don’t have what it takes, especially in math and science. The ...

The growth mindset was designed for education, but it can also be leveraged in business. Learn how to apply the growth mindset and reap the benefits.

A small psychological change to how we approach challenges can dramatically change how successful we are at these tasks. That's according to Carol Dweck, a psychology professor at Stanford University ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Dweck believes ...

Stanford researcher Carol Dweck clearly tapped into a powerful and compelling idea when she linked the concept of growth mindsets to academic success. As fans of Dweck’s research can quickly explain, ...

Stanford researchers Carol Dweck and Gregory Walton, among other scholars, recently published “Implicit Theories of Interest: Finding Your Passion or Developing It?” The study suggests that spending ...

Applying a growth mindset means allowing mistakes and viewing effort as an essential part of growth. Source: Jeshoots/Unsplash In a previous post found here, I outlined some recent criticisms of Carol ...

“Are you fit to be president?” is one of the most common campaign standbys presidential candidates get asked. This election has proven to be one that considers that question very seriously — from both ...