Can Grit Be Improved?

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Grit is a character trait that can be taught or learned. The author has created a course called gritlab to teach students about the science of perseverance and effort. She believes there is a role for a teacher in the development of grit, but also says other traits should be encouraged as well.

Many people think schools are no place for teaching character. Psychologist Angela Duckworth of the University of Pennsylvania and founder of Character Lab, disagrees. She talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the implicit curriculum for character, the critical role early education plays in shaping our adult values, and why the Marshmallow Test doesn't determine our destiny.