A review by astumpf
Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, by Paul Tough

4.0

I got this book in the mail from a Goodreads giveaway (yes, those are real! Enter!) I think this book does a great job filling in holes from his previous book. Reading about the ways childhood environment has a profound impact on neurological development was enlightening & reaffirming. He clearly shows how people develop motivation and a sense of agency as a reaction to their environments. I also so much appreciate that he has pedaled back from his endorsement of zero-tolerance policies & seemingly blind allegiance to Geoffrey Canada.

I was craving a bit more classroom research to show how school environments can change kids' mindsets about schools. Overall though, a great short read.