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Because excellencism is more than good enough: On the need to distinguish the pursuit of excellence from the pursuit of perfection.

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2022

Series of analyzed studies demonstrates that chasing perfection (e.g. through high grades) leads to worse outcomes.

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Michael Weingarth is the founder of Pillars of Learning and Penelope Education as an expert on brain science. His framework to examine compensatory patterns of cognition helps students achieve academically.

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Thomas is a former high school English teacher, writer, and amateur gardener. He lives with his wife, his son, and two Australian Shepherd dogs. He writes about culture, policy, and school.

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