Blog•Mar 15, 2026
The Science of Owning Mistakes: Supporting Students in Turning Errors Into Growth
Teach Like a Champion’s School Culture Curriculum introduces a lesson that helps middle and high school students own mistakes by addressing the psychological defenses that block sincere apologies. Drawing on research from Karina Schumann and Amy Ebesu Hubbard, the program explains how self‑protective reasoning and fear of reputation damage impede reflection. The lesson provides a four‑key framework—ownership, impact, planning, apology—and a “Stamp Your Learning” activity to translate insight into concrete behavior. The curriculum is positioned for adoption in the 2026‑2027 school year across middle and high schools.
