Books Paul Tough Books by Paul Tough Paul Tough has written books about: Nonfiction History & Society Science & Health Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email NPR stories about Paul Tough Mart Klein/Getty Images/Ikon Images NPR Ed 'Helping Children Succeed' Starts At Birth; A Case For The Power Of Nurture May 24, 2016 • Paul Tough's new book surveys the best new evidence on how to overcome the effects of poverty. The Week's Best Stories From NPR Books 'Children Succeed' With Character, Not Test Scores September 4, 2012 • Author Paul Tough says parents should focus less on SAT and IQ scores, and more on fostering grit, curiosity and character in their kids. He argues that attachment is important in the first few years, but parents need to know when to step back and let their kids learn through trial and error. 'Children Succeed' With Character, Not Test Scores Listen · 7:20 7:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/160258240/160526720" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript Books Geoffrey Canada: 'Whatever It Takes' To Teach Kids Fresh Air September 15, 2008 • Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone, and New York Times journalist Paul Tough discuss the project, an audacious integrated poverty-eradication effort in New York City. Geoffrey Canada: 'Whatever It Takes' To Teach Kids Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94576366/94625579" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Mart Klein/Getty Images/Ikon Images NPR Ed 'Helping Children Succeed' Starts At Birth; A Case For The Power Of Nurture May 24, 2016 • Paul Tough's new book surveys the best new evidence on how to overcome the effects of poverty.
The Week's Best Stories From NPR Books 'Children Succeed' With Character, Not Test Scores September 4, 2012 • Author Paul Tough says parents should focus less on SAT and IQ scores, and more on fostering grit, curiosity and character in their kids. He argues that attachment is important in the first few years, but parents need to know when to step back and let their kids learn through trial and error. 'Children Succeed' With Character, Not Test Scores Listen · 7:20 7:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/160258240/160526720" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
'Children Succeed' With Character, Not Test Scores Listen · 7:20 7:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/160258240/160526720" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Books Geoffrey Canada: 'Whatever It Takes' To Teach Kids Fresh Air September 15, 2008 • Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone, and New York Times journalist Paul Tough discuss the project, an audacious integrated poverty-eradication effort in New York City. Geoffrey Canada: 'Whatever It Takes' To Teach Kids Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94576366/94625579" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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