signaling the community’s belief that the Habits of Mind are worth striv-
ing for (see Chaper 15).
Reporting students’ work on the habits honors progress, identifies areas
for growth, and celebrates the strengthening of the entire school commu-
nity. A school will celebrate and reward what it values. As the Habits of
Mind become valued, so, too, will their achievement be recognized.
References
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Costa, A., & Kallick, B. (1995). Assessment in the learning organization: Shifting the
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