In Paul Tough’s new book, How Children Succeed, the former Time Magazine editor explains that teaching children the basics of math and reading are simply not enough in these difficult times. With a growing budget crisis and soaring unemployment rates, education reform is not at the top of many political to-do lists; however, educating children may actually be their only means for survival. Besides the basic cognitive skills, Tough’s book suggests that, for children growing up in poverty, there is one other crucial skill that must be taught: character. Character, the will to tough it out and be strong in times of difficulty is a fundamental survival trait.Read the entire article here: Reading, Math and Grit.