Education goes far beyond the subjects we typically teach in school. Life skills like focus and perspective taking are essential to building human potential. Mind in the Making will be a powerful new resource for teachers and families.

— Gaston Caperton, president of the College Board

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Book clubs and discussion groups:

Want to connect with other parents who are reading Mind in the Making, and get your questions answered by Ellen Galinsky?

  • Order at least five copies of Mind in the Making. Send your receipt to mitminfo@familiesandwork.org or fax it to Mind in the Making Sales at (212) 465-8637 and we’ll send you a free discussion guide.
     
  • Order at least ten copies. Send in your receipt and we’ll also send you an invitation to join Ellen Galinsky on a conference call where you can ask questions and share your thoughts.

Bring Mind in the Making to your classroom:

Teachers who include the Mind in the Making book in their course syllabi can sign up for a free Mind in the Making webinar. Ellen Galinsky will visit your classroom "virtually" to speak with and answer questions from your students. Contact shuang@familiesandwork.org for more information.

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