Certain times in the school year–including the beginning of the year, before and after a major break, and the end of the year–present unique challenges. See our latest articles on special times in the year below to learn new ways you can navigate these challenges and help your students continue to do their best learning.
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A student doodles during class instead of completing their assignment. Classmates shove each other as they get in line for recess. Between periods, a group of students runs down the ...
At the beginning of a school year, educators can get students excited about the learning ahead by helping them figure out what they want to achieve during the school year, ...
How often do you revisit classroom rules? Most teachers establish rules at the beginning of the year, and many devote time to modeling and practicing rules with students in the first weeks of school. After that, however, the amount of time spent thinking about what rules mean and how to live by them often drops off dramatically.