Podcasts about helping children succeed what works

Paul Tough is the author of "Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why," the October selection for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This. The coronavirus pandemic has upended American life. What are its consequences for the education realm, which is already characterized by major inequalities? Tough joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss troubling trends in K-12 and higher education. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Paul Tough, author of our October pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about "Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Paul Tough, author of our October pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about "Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Paul Tough is the author of the bestselling How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, a ''persuasive wake-up call'' (People) to the deprivations of knowledge suffered by American kids from both extremes of the economic spectrum. His other books include Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America and Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. His work has been published in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and GQ, among other periodicals. In his latest book, Tough challenges conventional wisdom about higher education and explains what works and what doesn't in the American university. (recorded 9/12/2019)

Does college have a greater impact on the lives we lead than we ever imagined? Is college still a tool for upward mobility or is the system engineered to advance the wealthy? Paul Tough, author of the book, The Years that Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us, answers this question and more. For example, he explains differences in how many rich and poor students choose their colleges and how those choices impact lifetime earnings. He also discusses how financial aid really works: “College wants us to think that financial aid is this very linear process where colleges decide who they want to admit, and then they give them the aid that they need and it’s a very straightforward process….But that’s not true.” Though he discusses how the system of higher education is broken, he also offers insights on how to fix it. He explains that a hundred years ago, the U.S. government saw how technological advances made it necessary for young people to have a high school education to compete for jobs. They tackled that problem by creating a system of free, public high schools. Paul sees parallels today: “Clearly a high school degree is not enough to compete in the current labor marketplace….Kids need more education. But we have not … pulled together to say well we’re going to solve that problem. Instead we’re saying to these young people, you’re on your own.” Paul is a contributing writer to New York Times Magazine where he’s written extensively about parenting, education, poverty, and politics. His writing has also appeared in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, Esquire, and on the op-ed page of the New York Times. Paul’s previous books include: Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, and How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. The Host You can learn more about Curious Minds Host and Creator, Gayle Allen, and Producer, Rob Mancabelli, by visiting @CuriousGayle and www.gayleallen.net. Episode Links @paultough Raj Chetty and article about him: The Economist Who Would Fix the American Dream Caroline Hoxby and articles on her work: The College Board Tried a Simple, Cheap, Research-Backed Way to Push Low-Income Kids into Better Colleges. It Didn’t Work and The Nudges That Didn’t Work Anthony A. Jack and his book: The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez David Laude and his interventions to support college students at the University of Texas The High School Movement in the U.S. Simple Ways to Support the Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, there are three simple ways you can support our work. First, subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode. Second, tell a friend or family member. You’ll always have someone to talk to about the interview. Third, rate and review the podcast wherever you subscribe. You’ll be helping listeners find their next podcast. Look for the Curious Minds podcast on: Spotify iTunes Tunein Stitcher Google Play Overcast

Learning and achieving are unique processes for every individual and can easily be hindered by adversity. How can we help children succeed in spite of the obstacles? That's a question that author Paul Tough has attempted to answer in his new book Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. And later, the one and only Mal Vincent with his Oscar predictions! Join us at 440-2665 or connect with us on Facebook and share your favorite movies from 2017!

Episode 30 Paul Tough is the author, most recently, of Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. His previous book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, was translated into 27 languages and spent more than a year on the New York Times hardcover and paperback best-seller lists. http://www.paultough.com/about-paul/ http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/how-kids-really-succeed/480744/ #psychedpodcast… Continue reading Episode 30- Helping Children Succeed With Paul Tough

This PCA 1-on-1 interview features Paul Tough ([@paultough](https://twitter.com/paultough)) the author of *Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why.* His previous book, *How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character,* was translated into 27 languages and spent more than a year on *The New York Times* hardcover and paperback best-seller lists. PCA Founder Jim Thompson ([@JimThompson18](https://twitter.com/JimThompson18)) met Paul at a conference put on by the [S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation](http://sdbjrfoundation.org/) in July. In this podcast, Tough discusses two different "toolboxes" that help children succeed: the connection toolbox and the challenge toolbox. The connection toolbox is one of warmth and empathy. According to Tough, motivation is often not centered on achievement, but by a desire for “connectedness” with a group, which coaches often can facilitate for their youth athletes. Although warmth and connection are important, it is equally important that kids are given appropriate challenges to overcome, as it is incredibly motivating for kids to see themselves improve. Tough calls this the challenge toolbox and urges coaches to give specific demands and direction to help athletes improve after inevitable mistakes and failures. Tough sees both toolboxes working effectively in tandem. Other highlights of the podcast include: - Being connected to a group and seeing yourself getting better at something are universally motivating for kids. - When adults change their behavior and use these two toolboxes, it can have a profound positive impact on the mental or emotional state of a kid. - When adults use these two toolboxes, it not only benefits the kid, but it also improves the adults' relationship with the kid, whether parent or coach. Tough calls this the "virtuous cycle."

My guest today is Paul Tough, a Canadian-American writer and broadcaster. As a teenager, he was co-host of Anybody Home, a weekly youth-oriented programme broadcast nationally on CBC Radio. Tough first moved to the United States in 1988 and worked for Harper's Magazine and then returned to radio becoming senior editor of This American Life in the mid-1990s before moving back to Canada to serve as editor of Saturday Night in 1998. He has written extensively about education, poverty and politics. The topic is his book Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Early childhood development Creating the right environment for children Childhood poverty Serve and return parenting Teaching grit and curiosity The accountability movement What motivates us? Education as a national problem Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

“What is it about growing up in poverty that leads to so many troubling outcomes? Or to put the question another way, what is it that growing up in influence provides to children that growing up in poverty does not?” This is the question that today’s guest, author Paul Tough, poses in his newest book, “Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why.” It is a data driven book about how young kids are growing and developing in today’s world. 51% of children in the public school system are below the low income bar set by the government. Paul goes through the psychological issues of children from low income homes starting from birth all the way through high school. Science is very clear that children develop the most during the first three years of their life. He says there are two main things to think about when children are developing: stress, and day-to-day interaction with parents or caregivers. Paul gives examples of the types of stress and interaction that is good and bad during early childhood. Paul talks about the education system next. He says that development should be looked at as on a continuum rather than separated into segments such as preschool, kindergarten, and so forth. Michael and Paul also speak to the behavioral issues that may come from different socioeconomic backgrounds and what schools can do to improve the outcome of a child. “Grit” and curiosity needs to be taught and encouraged along with standard learning, in and out of the classroom. Intervening more intensely in the first few years is a huge way of creating this motivation and curiosity. Michael brings up the higher income children who also are having trouble finding “grit and perseverance”. Paul says we aren’t giving children the opportunity to struggle with adversity. The difference between not having grit in a higher income family as opposed to low income is that you can usually get by in life. You can usually find an average job and have food on the table. However, not having drive coming from a low income family, you may not be able to put food on the table and have a roof over your head. In this episode of Trend Following Radio: Early childhood development Creating the right environment for children Childhood poverty Serve and return parenting Teaching grit and curiosity The accountability movement What motivates us? Education as a national problem

Episode 144: Paul Tough - How To Develop An Intrinsically Motivated Child Paul Tough is the author, most recently, of Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. His previous book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, was translated into 27 languages and spent more than a year on the New York Times hardcover and paperback best-seller lists. His first book, Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America, was published in 2008. Paul is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine, where he has written extensively about education, parenting, poverty, and politics. His writing has also appeared in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, GQ, and Esquire, and on the op-ed page of the New York Times. He has worked as an editor at the New York Times Magazine and Harper’s Magazine and as a reporter and producer for the public-radio program “This American Life.” He was the founding editor of Open Letters, an online magazine. Episode 144: Paul Tough - How To Develop An Intrinsically Motivated Child Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Our Goal Is To Help Our Children Be Independent." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Having a growth mindset leads (not just about skills) to sustained excellence Realize that failure will happen... You won't sustain excellence 100% of the time How has parenting changed over the last 20 years Read "Our Kids" by Robert Putnam Parents are more educated = They have more anxiety about their kids Parents are more intrusive -- They think everything has to be exactly right -- It puts pressure on children Kids need to continue doing basic responsibilities (mow the lawn, wash dishes, etc...) Creating a system around incentives is bad How do you develop a child to be intrinsically motivated? Keep praise for success overcoming difficult moments, not just getting straight A's Helping children develop GRIT - How to do it The importance of having a coach -- And placing a high value on a great coach Understand the messages we send about success and failure The value of having a winner and a loser in athletic competitions “Hearing the word NO is one of the biggest gifts a child can receive." Continue Learning: Read: Helping Children Succeed Go To: PaulTough.com  Follow Paul on Twitter: @paultough To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 080: Ryan Estis - From Rock Star Sales Professional To World Class Speaker & Entrepreneur Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Paul Tough on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From PaulTough.com Paul Tough is the author, most recently, of Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. His previous book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, was translated into 27 languages and spent more than a year on the New York Times hardcover and paperback best-seller lists. His first book, Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America, was published in 2008. Paul is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine, where he has written extensively about education, parenting, poverty, and politics. His writing has also appeared in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, GQ, and Esquire, and on the op-ed page of the New York Times. He has worked as an editor at the New York Times Magazine and Harper’s Magazine and as a reporter and producer for the public-radio program “This American Life.” He was the founding editor of Open Letters, an online magazine.

We know that children living in poverty generally tend to do worse academically than middle class kids.  We also know that even some kids from wealthy backgrounds fail or breakdown. We’ve come to learn, in part through the writing of my guest Paul Tough, that it’s more than IQ or temperament. There is something else. Something that has to do with innate character, perseverance or just plain old fashioned grit. But are these traits preordained? Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. Are children merely geographically and genetically predisposed to succeed or fail, or are these attributes of success something that can be multiplied, embedded and programmed into children in ways that increase the likelihood of success in school and in life?  This is part of what Paul Tough now writes about in My conversation with Paul Tough: 

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Paul Tough, author of Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, shares tips from his latest book. Spotlight on Moms features Amy Mascott of TeachMama.com. Ruth Soukup, author of Unstuffed: Decluttering Your Home, Mind and Soul, shares tips including the first step for taking back our lives from all that stuff. Phyllis Williams, author of Principle-Centered Parenting, shares an inside out approach to parenting. Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi, bloggers for GoRVing, share tips for planning the perfect camping experience for summer.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Paul Tough author of HELPING CHILDREN SUCCEED: What Works and Why. In addiiton, we will discuss the latest education news with Peter Elvidge. Cincinnati Zoo gorilla controversy:

Here’s a four letter word that’s been in the news and education articles a fair amount over the past years. The word is “grit,” and it’s something that Paul Tough, the author of "How Children Succeed" and "Whatever It Takes," addresses in his most recent book, "Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why." Tough is a frequent commentator on school reform, low-income communities, parenting and politics, but in this particular book, he takes on the concept of “grit” and asks a crucial question: Is grit something that can be taught in the classroom? A few weeks ago, Paul Tough made his way to the NewSchools Venture Fund Summit in California, and EdSurge’s own Tony Wan got the chance to sit down with him to get the story behind the book, and what it’ll really take to help children succeed—whether grit can be taught, or not.

Paul Tough joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why.Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Purchase Paul's book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why.Visit Paul's WebsiteFollow Paul on TwitterAbout Paul ToughPaul Tough is a journalist and author whose work appears regularly in the New York Times Magazine and NPR's This American Life, and is author of three books, including Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America; How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character; And we're here today to talk about his new book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why.