Paul Tough delves into the complex issues of education, parenting, and social equity through in-depth research and insightful essays. His writing examines how pivotal periods in an individual's life, particularly adolescence and college years, shape their future and opportunities. Tough focuses on the psychological and social factors contributing to success and resilience, emphasizing the power of character, curiosity, and perseverance. His work, frequently featured in prestigious publications, strives to understand and communicate how we can better foster the development and achievement of students and children.
"First published as The Years That Matter Most From best-selling author Paul Tough, an indelible and explosive book on the glaring injustices of higher education, including unfair admissions tests, entrenched racial barriers, and crushing student debt. Now updated and expanded for the pandemic era"-- Provided by publisher
Mitten in der Nacht auf dem Nordatlantik: Durch eine unbedachte Bewegung stürzt John Aldridge über Bord seines Fangboots »Anna Mary«. Ohne Zeugen, ohne Schwimmweste oder Notsignal beginnt für den Fischer ein Albtraum, aus dem es kein Entrinnen zu geben scheint.
In his international bestseller How Children Succeed, Paul Tough introduced us to research showing that personal qualities like perseverance, self-control and conscientiousness play a critical role in childrenâe(tm)s success. Now, in Helping Children Succeed, he outlines the practical steps that adults âe" from parents and teachers to policymakers and philanthropists âe" can take to improve the chances of every child, however adverse their circumstances. And he mines the latest research in psychology and neuroscience to show how creating the right environments, both at home and at school, can instil personal qualities vital for future success.
Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: Success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in "How Children Succeed," Paul Tough argues for a very different understanding of what makes a successful child. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience, economics, and psychology, Tough shows that the qualities that matter most have less to do with IQ and more to do with character: skills like grit, curiosity, conscientiousness, and optimism. "How Children Succeed" introduces us to a new generation of scientists and educators who are radically changing our understanding of how children develop character, how they learn to think, and how they overcome adversity. It tells the personal stories of young people struggling to stay on the right side of the line between success and failure. And it argues for a new way of thinking about how best to steer an individual child – or a whole generation of children – toward a successful future. This provocative and profoundly hopeful book will not only inspire and engage readers; it will also change our understanding of childhood itself.
A portrait of African-American activist Geoffrey Canada describes his radical approach to eliminating inner-city poverty, one that proposes to transform the lives of poor children by changing their schools, their families, and their neighborhoods at the same time.