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Noncognitive skills in education: What we know and why they matter

Oct 26, 201639 min
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Episode description

Diane Schanzenbach, senior fellow in Economic Studies and director of The Hamilton Project, and Grover “Russ” Whitehurst, senior fellow with the Center on Children and Families, discuss the importance of soft skills and the best policies and practices for teaching noncognitive skills to children.

With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal.

Full show notes available here: http://brook.gs/2dWG27I

Questions? Comments? Email us at intersections@brookings.edu

Intersections is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

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