Name: The boost students need to overcome obstacles
Uploaded: 2017-09-25T15:10:16Z
Duration: 6 min 55 s
Description: How can disadvantaged students succeed in school? For sociologist Anindya Kundu, grit and stick-to-itiveness aren't enough; students also need to develop their agency, or their capacity to overcome obstacles and navigate the system. He shares hopeful stories of students who have defied expectations in the face of personal, social and institutional challenges.

How can disadvantaged students succeed in school? For sociologist Anindya Kundu, grit and stick-to-itiveness aren't enough; students also need to develop their agency, or their capacity to overcome obstacles and navigate the system. He shares hopeful stories of students who have defied expectations in the face of personal, social and institutional challenges.

Anindya Kundu: The boost students need to overcome obstacles

The boost students need to overcome obstacles

Approaching education as a collective responsibility enables students to tap into their grit and achieve remarkable success.

Grit alone doesn't ensure success in education; tailored mentorship and opportunities enhance students' capacity to overcome adversity.

Examining how external support and opportunities are crucial for student success, beyond personal perseverance and long-term goals.