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Analysis of ‘growth mindset’ research suggests little to no positive effect on student performance

New research suggests the “growth mindset” strategy favored by some educators to improve student performance hasn’t lived up to its promise—resulting in time and effort dedicated to growth mindsets in the classroom without meaningful gains in grades or test scores. More than 30 years ago, noted psychologist Carol Dweck proposed...

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Is your child 6-9 years old? Are they typically developing? It’s Play Time! (remotely!)

The Neurodevelopment Research Lab at Case Western Reserve University is recruiting typically developing, school-aged children (ages 6-9) for a remote pretend play study. Eligibility: Child between the ages of 6-9 at the time of enrollment No diagnosis of any developmental disorder Access to a computer/laptop with video capability for remote...

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Is your child 6-9 years old? Do they have a diagnosis of autism? It’s play time! (remotely!)

The Neurodevelopment Research Lab at Case Western Reserve University is recruiting school-aged children (ages 6-9) with Autism Spectrum Disorder for a remote pretend play intervention study. Eligibility: Child with a confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder via ADOS or ADI-R Child between the ages of 6-9 at the time of...

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