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Summer 2008 | Volume 65
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Teachers seeking leadership struggle with a culture that promotes both egalitarianism and deference to seniority.
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Praising students' effort is more effective than praising inherent intelligence.
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Worthy assessments drive students to value being creative, analytical, practical, and wise.
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Any subject promotes critical thinking if it is taught in intellectually challenging ways.
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