“Career and College Ready” is a phrase those familiar with K-12 education likely hear on a weekly, if not daily, basis. But what exactly does “Career and College Ready” mean? How is it measured? And how can educators, mentors, and parents ensure that their child is...
The growth mindset brought to rise by Carol Dweck, Ph.D., propels the concept that effort and dedication lead to success, not innate intelligence or talent. In this white paper, we explore the relationship between goal-setting and growth mindset and how students...
Ascend Director of School and Student Success, Missi Rossi, served as a guest lecturer at the University of Minnesota on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Rossi lectured in Digital Games and Society, an elective class offered through the Hubbard School of Journalism. “I...
Educators and parents nationwide struggle with motivating students to stay engaged in their academics or achieving behavioral outcomes. But what if we meet students where they are— on their phones, likely playing a game— and put achievement in their hands? By...
Maria was an average student who wanted to improve her GPA but was struggling with motivation and focusing on her homework. When her teacher started using Ascend to set academic goals, it provided Maria with the opportunity to assess her areas of growth and decide to...
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