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The Gift of Failure

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Research has show that the key to motivating students to own their education and develop resilience is intrinsic motivation. Jessica offers pratical advice for fostering intrinsic motivation and weaning kids off of extrinsic motivators such as short term bribes, rewards, coercion and yes even grades.

Learn how to give kids the support and encouragement they need in order to succeed.

Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, "The Gift of Failure".

For parents of kids of all ages.

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  • When

    No upcoming dates scheduled
  • Price

    $20 or FREE for MIPE Members
  • Recommended Ages

    Adults, teens and tweens ages 12 and up
  • Venue

    Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center

    9100 SE 42nd St
    Mercer Island, WA 98040-4107
    United States