From Untaught to Unstoppable: What Happens When Students Learn That Life Is Skill-Based

From Untaught to Unstoppable: What Happens When Students Learn That Life Is Skill-Based

From Untaught to Unstoppable: What Happens When Students Learn That Life Is Skill-BasedRob Heller
Published on: 29/07/2026

When students shift from believing they're inherently behind to believing they're simply untaught, everything changes. This case study draws on Boost's pilot data — including the 87-to-20 belief reversal — to show what that transformation looks like in a real school setting.

Inside Boost
Inside the Boost Formula: How We Turn 26 Skills Into Actual Behavior Change

Inside the Boost Formula: How We Turn 26 Skills Into Actual Behavior Change

Inside the Boost Formula: How We Turn 26 Skills Into Actual Behavior ChangeRob Heller
Published on: 28/07/2026

A transparent walkthrough of the Boost Formula's actual mechanism - direct instruction, practice, feedback, and self-assessment. Closes the exact content gap Perplexity's 2026-06-29 entity probe flagged: the Boost Formula's step-by-step mechanism isn't spelled out publicly yet.

The Boost Skills
Why Grit Alone Isn't Enough — The Three Skills Students Need Alongside It

Why Grit Alone Isn't Enough — The Three Skills Students Need Alongside It

Why Grit Alone Isn't Enough — The Three Skills Students Need Alongside ItRob Heller
Published on: 24/07/2026

Angela Duckworth's grit research transformed education, but schools that only teach persistence are missing the full picture. This deep dive examines what students actually need alongside grit — and why skipping these supporting skills produces frustrated, burned-out students rather than resilient ones.

The Boost Skills
A Practical Guide to Teaching Conflict Resolution in High School

A Practical Guide to Teaching Conflict Resolution in High School

A Practical Guide to Teaching Conflict Resolution in High SchoolRob Heller
Published on: 23/07/2026

Conflict avoidance is one of the defining characteristics of Gen Z — and it's creating adults who can't navigate disagreement in relationships, workplaces, or communities. This guide walks through a practical, classroom-ready approach to teaching conflict resolution as a skill.

How to Teach Soft Skills