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Sep 16, 2012
"Dreams are the touchstones of our character. " --Henry David Thoreau
The Hidden Power of Character
A child's success can't be measured in IQ scores, standardized tests or vocabulary quizzes, says author Paul Tough. Success, he argues, is about how young people build character. Tough explores this idea in his new book, 'How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character.' This NPR piece shares more.
BE THE CHANGE
"Most successful people begin with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so." The New York Times' David Brooks shares a short reflection. More ...
