We w i s h t o e x p r e s s o u r a p p r e ci a t i o n t o t h e m a n y c o n t r i b u t o r s t o t h i s b o o k.
The descriptions of their experiences, lessons, implementation strategies,
vignettes, and artwork are what give meaning, expression, and practical-
ity to the Habits of Mind. To them we are eternally grateful.
We w i s h t o t h a n k S c o t t W i l l i s , N a n c y M o d r a k , D a r ci e R u s s e l l , a n d
other members of the ASCD publishing staff who encouraged and guided
us throughout this project, and Kathleen Florio for her attention to detail.
We p a y p a r t i c u l a r t r i b u t e t o B e n a ’s h u s b a n d , C h a r l e s , a n d A r t ’s w i f e ,
Nancy, who tolerated our time away from them. Their love, encourage-
ment, and understanding provided the support base for our success.
Finally, we wish to acknowledge the many teachers, administrators,
and parents in the numerous schools and communities throughout the
United States and abroad who have adopted and implemented the Habits
of Mind and have found them a meaningful way to organize learning.
The future world will be a more thoughtful, compassionate, and cooper-
ative place because of their dedication to cultivating the Habits of Mind
in students and modeling them in their own behavior.
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