Don't miss the FREE webinar TOMORROW on noncognitive skills

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The value of non-cognitive indicators of student success is a hot topic that is gaining credibility and getting the attention of schools nationwide. Tenacity, Grit, and Perseverance are the "new black" when it comes to students completing college courses, degree programs, and overall achieving high levels of success in their endeavors.  Recently the U.S. Department of Education published a study referring to grit, tenacity, and perseverance as "critical factors for success in the 21st century".  The executive summary of the brief states, "The test score accountability movement and conventional educational approaches tend to focus on intellectual aspects of success, such as content knowledge.  However, this is not sufficient. If students are to achieve their full potential, they must have opportunities to engage and develop a much richer set of skills". The study goes on to ellaborate on non-cognitive skills and the vital role they play in a student's ability to overcome challenges, meet goals, and complete their education.

Download a full copy of the report.

Tomorrow, March 15th at 1:00-2:00 CDT, join SmarterServices in our discussion about the report to learn ways to measure non-cognitive skills and use that data to help our students reach their full potential!  During the webinar, you'll hear from two colleges and how they measure student grit.  The webinar is FREE, but space is limited, so register today!