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Students tell Brian Williams 'It is important to fail'

Rock Center

Some schools are trying a provocative new approach to education called "grit."  Teachers at some schools, including Kipp schools, are emphasizing the importance of character skills like persistence and resilience as being crucial parts of a child's education. The idea makes it acceptable for students to fail so they can grow. Rock Center Anchor and Managing Editor Brian Williams reports.