Ten years after graduation, high-school students who had been rated as conscientious and cooperative by their teachers were earning more than classmates who had similar test scores but fewer social skills, said a new University of Illinois study.
The study’s findings challenge the idea that racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic gaps in educational attainment and earnings can be narrowed solely by emphasizing cognitive skills, said Christy Lleras, a University of Illinois assistant professor of human and community development.
“It’s important to note that good schools do more than teach reading, writing, and math. They socialize students and provide the kinds of learning opportunities that help them to become good citizens and to be successful in the labor market,” she said.
(via OVO)
October 17, 2008 at 2:24 pm
how about some commentary?
its cut and paste all day lately 😛
October 17, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Still trying to get my brain back in gear after Esozone. Though I didn’t have much to say on this topic anyway.