G.R.I.T. Academy · Founded by Dr. India White, EdD
Build grit.
Transform every classroom.
Standards-aligned, self-paced courses that build Growth Mindset, Resilience, Self-Efficacy and Time Management, for students, teachers, administrators, parents and coaches.
Who we serve
Grit for every learning community.
From a single homeschool family to an entire district, G.R.I.T. Academy meets you where you are.
Districts
Standards-aligned SEL and resiliency courses for every campus, with purchase orders, bulk enrollment and completion certificates for reporting.
District licensing →Private & charter schools
Character education your families will notice: courses for students, teachers and parents, priced for single schools.
Get a school quote →Homeschool families & co-ops
A ready-made character and life-skills curriculum with quizzes that grade themselves and a certificate for your portfolio.
See the K–12 course →Teachers & staff PD
Self-paced professional development on growth mindset, resilience and classroom culture, with a certificate for PD hours.
Teacher course →Parents
Help your child build confidence, bounce back from setbacks and manage their time, with tools you can use at home tonight.
Parent course →Coaches & athletic programs
Mental toughness and team culture for coaches and athletes, on the field and in the classroom.
Coach & athlete courses →Churches & youth organizations
Mentoring and leadership courses for youth leaders, mentors and the young people they serve.
Mentor course →International schools & SEL
Social-emotional learning for schools and organizations worldwide, with translation and online payment in your currency.
International licensing →The G.R.I.T. Framework
Great Resilience In Time.
Four research-based pillars, taught through short lessons, reflection and practice.
Growth Mindset
Seeing challenges and mistakes as the path to learning, not a verdict.
Resilience
Bouncing back from setbacks with a plan and healthy ways to cope.
Self-Efficacy
Believing “I can,” and building the skills that prove it.
Time Management
Setting goals, prioritizing and following through, every day.
Courses
Find the course for your role.
Every course includes video lessons, reflection activities, quizzes that grade themselves and a certificate of completion.
Complete K–12 programG.R.I.T. Course (Grades K–12)
Congratulations on your commitment to fostering grit among your students, teachers, and leaders! Building grit is a crucial first step toward creating a more motivated and achievement-oriented community within your district. By taking proactive measures, you are poised to make a noticeable impact on the growth and development of individuals at all levels.
G.R.I.T. Course For Students
G.R.I.T. Course For Teachers
G.R.I.T. Course For Mentors
Grit (Great Resilience in Time) is a key factor in achieving success and overcoming obstacles. It is the ability to persevere and…
G.R.I.T. Course For Administrators
G.R.I.T. Course For Leaders
Grit (Great Resilience in Time) is a key factor in achieving success and overcoming obstacles. It is the ability to persevere and…
G.R.I.T. Course For Parents
In this course, we have explored the concept of grit and how it can be developed in children and parents. We have…
G.R.I.T. Course For Athletes
Grit (Great Resilience in Time) is a key factor in achieving success and overcoming obstacles. It is the ability to persevere and…
G.R.I.T. Course For Coaches
Grit (Great Resilience in Time) is a key factor in achieving success and overcoming obstacles. It is the ability to persevere and…
Free · 3 minutes
How gritty are you?
Take the short G.R.I.T. check. Get your score on all four pillars, a personal tip, and the course and workbook made for you.
12 quick statements · about 3 minutes · instant results
Standards alignment
Aligned to the standards schools report on.
The G.R.I.T. Framework, G.R.I.T. Workbook and Dr. White’s TEDx talk align with the Florida Health Standards and the 11 resiliency skills in Section 1003.42(2)(n)4., Florida Statutes, and with the National Health Education Standards.
Research & data
From K–12 to college, persistence is the gap.
NAEP 2024: a third of 8th graders read below the Basic level. NCES: about 1 in 3 students who start a bachelor’s degree haven’t finished six years later. G.R.I.T. teaches the persistence skills research links to finishing, backed by Dr. White’s doctoral research on Take Stock in Children scholarship recipients.
How it works
Learn it. Prove it. Get certified.
Enroll
Pick the course for your role and create your account in minutes.
Learn at your pace
Short video lessons and reflections from the G.R.I.T. Framework, on any device.
Take the quizzes
Every lesson ends with a quiz that grades itself instantly.
Earn your certificate
Finish to receive a certificate for PD records, portfolios and résumés.
For districts & schools
Bring G.R.I.T. to your whole campus.
Volume pricing, purchase orders and invoices, bulk enrollment from your roster, a demo login for your team, and live training with Dr. White.
G.R.I.T. Workbooks
Keep building grit between lessons.
Pair any course with the G.R.I.T. Workbook for your role: reflection prompts, goal-setting pages and weekly practice. Instant PDF.
Meet your instructor
From a shelter at sixteen to the TEDx stage.
Dr. India White built the G.R.I.T. Framework from her own story, and proved it in the classroom: her Title I students went from 27% to 77% proficiency in one year, and her algebra students posted the #2 scores in Florida.
Today she trains teachers, principals and districts nationwide, and every G.R.I.T. Academy course is taught by her. Her work on grit, equity and access has been published by the American Mathematical Society, NCTM and FCTM.
Let’s talk
Schedule a conversation.
Parents, homeschool families, teachers, principals and district leaders: tell us what you need and we’ll set up a call with Dr. White’s team.
- Find the right course for your child or staff
- Get a quote for your school or district
- Request a demo login for your team
- Ask about live G.R.I.T. training
