Grit in the classroom: building perseverance for excellence in today's students

The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. Grit in the Classroom assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability. Each chapter includes stories to illustrate the research and ideas presented and ends with discussion questions that can be used to continue the conversationThis book provides a rationale for teaching grit in the classroom with the goal of propelling this topic into discussions of building passion and talent in today's students.;Anatomy of grit -- Measuring grit -- What gritty classrooms can learn from gifted education and talent development -- Integrating grit, mindsets, and motivation -- Cultivating passionate students -- Building grit at home -- Creating a gritty school culture.