This article was first published in the Mindset Works newsletter. We can deepen our own and our students' understanding of mistakes, which are not all created equal, and are not always desirable.

We’ve all experienced bad relationships. Whether it’s constant arguing or blatant disrespect, some men do not put in enough effort into their partnerships. Instead of making a woman feel like a ...

Making mistakes has a way of shaking our confidence and making us question ourselves. When we stumble, negative thoughts flood in telling us we should quit or that we're simply not good enough. But ...

Annie Murphy Paul is the author of the forthcoming book Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. “Often mistaken, never in doubt.” That wry phrase describes us all more than we’d like to admit. The ...

As a middle school principal, there were times when parents fought hard to prevent me from disciplining their children for mistakes they made at school. These parents always thought they were acting ...