Who Gets to Graduate?

This recent New York Times Magazine article delves into some interesting recent research on student persistence and success, focusing on the affect of non-cognitive qualities like grit on student success. It explores how the University of Texas at Austin has worked to support at-risk students in a way that has had some amazing results including reducing the achievement gap for African American students. It's a longer article, but it's certainly engaging enough to keep you company at the beach or by the pool this summer!