by Carol A. Josel | Apr 24, 2026 | Carol A Josel, Making Education News
Heralded by Nathaniel Branden’s 1969 The Psychology of Self-Esteem, it seemed like a logical, easy fix that would right academics and behavior, too, so countless teachers and parents jumped on the self-esteem bandwagon. Its central idea as described by journalist...
by Carol A. Josel | Jun 14, 2015 | Articles
Here it is in a nutshell: Self-esteem comes from true accomplishment, or, at the very least, a strong effort to succeed, to attain a goal. It cannot be handed to children by well-meaning parents and educators who put every scribble on the fridge door or bulletin...
