The Direct Approach focuses on the individuals. When it comes to children and youth, a new generation of social psychologists who have developed a number of innovative "social psychological interventions in education" -- well designed and short (15 -30 minute) lessons that leverage various forms of individual and systemic energy to improve academic performance. A number of these social psychologists are now delivering these "interventions" virtually -- the most popular on "the growth mindset" -- for middle, high school and college students. Carol Dweck and a Metaphor to Live By and JB Schramm and Writing Your Way to College.