Angela Duckworth and other behavioral-science experts offer advice to teachers based on scientific research. Angela is a co-founder of Character Lab, a nonprofit organization advancing scientific insights that help kids thrive. She is also the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Character Lab is on Twitter @TheCharacterLab.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How to Help Students Try New Things
We all fear failure, the unknown, the suboptimal. Here’s how students can get past indecision.
Budget & Finance
Opinion
What Teachers Are Likely Missing From Their Back-to-School Wish Lists
Pens, paper, and markers are, of course, necessities. But for schools to thrive, more than basic supplies are required.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Kids Need to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables. Here's How to Make That Happen
There are a few easy ways to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. They'll thank you later.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How to Help Students Make Decisions They Won’t Later Regret
Students often struggle to think beyond the present. Here’s what educators can do to help.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
What to Watch Out for When Students Have Summer Birthdays
A doctor advises teachers and parents on what pitfalls to watch for when assessing student behavior.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
The Surprising Ways You Can Influence Students’ Decisions
Think students should make a certain choice? Here’s how to sway them.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How to Make the Last Day of School Count
The end of the school year is so important. Here’s why.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Art Can Be Transformational, Even If You're Not 'Artistic'
Encouraging students to create art is important, even if it's in the form of humming or crafting mood boards.
Teaching
Opinion
The Key to Greater Creativity? A Simple Brainstorming Technique
When students think they’ve run out of ideas, take this step to help them push forward.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
What Teachers Get Wrong About Creativity
Because of the priorities school systems set, teachers often stifle students' creativity without even realizing it.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
What Students Should Know About the Power of Practice
If students ask why they should do homework every day, here’s what you can tell them.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
How to Prepare Kids Now for a Workplace With ChatGPT
AI will change the way humans work, but it’s possible to boost the capabilities that can’t be replaced.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How to Fix Classroom Misbehavior
An insight from the science of habit can make all the difference between continued misbehavior and good conduct.
Teaching
Opinion
Research-Backed Strategies to Engage Students on the Environment
Using photos in lessons can help kids understand challenging issues, explains a researcher.