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Grit, Luck and Money

Hip Web Design — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:49:15 +0000

Preparing Kids for College and Getting Them Through

What determines success in college and beyond? Good grades? Hard work? Persistence? Recently there has been much published regarding following the path of least resistance versus trying and failing. American RadioWorks’ Emily Hanford explores the issue in this Documentary Podcast.

In addition, you may want to check out Paul Tough’s recent book (September 4, 2012); How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. Paul researches why some children succeed and others fail and more importantly, what can we all do to help steer more kids towards success.

Homeless to Harvard, Dawn Loggins is an inspiration for many

Hip Web Design — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 06:28:14 +0000

If you are feeling like there are no real-life heros these days, check out the story coming out of Lawndale, North Carolina, Thursday, June 7, 2012.

This story captures the heart of Americans as it goes viral on Facebook and Twitter. Once you read her story, you will understand why.

Changing the Economics of Education

Hip Web Design — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:17:50 +0000

The President of Stanford University, John Hennessy, and Salman Khan, founder of Khan Academy discuss the technology and cost of college, as well as what a college degree may represent in the future!