One of the authors of this study, Northwestern's Kirabo Jackson, says that important social - emotional skills — sharing, cooperation, persistence — may not show up in a test score, but cultivating them in schools can help a child succeed in later life. (npr.org)
Education secretary Justine Greening said: «The government has reformed the primary school system to make sure children can master the basics of literacy and numeracy so they get the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in later life. (educationbusinessuk.net)
«Character education is a central part of our plan for education, and we are investing # 10 million to ensure pupils develop the resilience and grit they need to succeed in later life. (schoolsweek.co.uk)