About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the concept of 'grit' in education reform efforts aimed at helping poor students.

In 2013, education reformers tried to help poor students the using the best tool at their disposal: The 16th most popular Ted Talk. Special thanks to Marcus Credé! Where to find us: Our PatreonOur merch!Peter's newsletterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources: Much Ado About GritWhat Shall We Do About Grit?Grit under attackTeaching “Grit”The Problem With GritThe Limits of “Grit”Grit: The power of passion and perseveranceIs 'Grit' Doomed To Be The ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Hobbes, Peter Shamshiri

Topics covered

• education reform
• grit
• Ted Talk
• student support
• perseverance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Grit, Much Ado About Grit, What Shall We Do About Grit?, Grit under attack, Teaching “Grit”, The Problem With Grit, The Limits of “Grit”, Grit: The power of passion and perseverance, 'Grit' Doomed To Be The ...

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