ERIC Number: ED605379
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Publication Date: 2015-Dec
Pages: 40
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Ready to Be Counted: The Research Case for Education Policy Action on Non-Cognitive Skills. A Working Paper
Gabrieli, Chris; Ansel, Dana; Krachman, Sara Bartolino
Transforming Education
This paper summarizes high-quality research findings, which show that intrapersonal and interpersonal MESH [Mindsets, Essential Skills, & Habits] skills, such as self-control and social competence, are well-established predictors of success in academics, career, and well-being. Given the importance of these outcomes and the strength of the existing research, it is time for these competencies to be incorporated effectively into educational policy and practice as complements to existing academic and cognitive goals in order to ensure schooling works to help all students flourish.
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Interpersonal Competence, Self Control, Academic Achievement, Well Being, Predictor Variables, Job Skills, Graduation Rate, Employer Attitudes, Outcomes of Education, Crime, Health Behavior
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Transforming Education
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