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My Teacher Doesn’t Like Me – It’s Not What You Know; It’s What Your Stude...

My Teacher Doesn’t Like Me – It’s Not What You Know; It’s What Your Students Believe

I was speaking with a student recently about school and her classes, when she said something that made me a little sad. “My teacher doesn’t like me.” Of course, I asked her why she felt this was true. She went on to share how the teacher sometimes doesn’t acknowledge her when she’s trying to ask […]

Only One Rule: Respect – Part 4 – Getting Specific

Only One Rule: Respect – Part 4 – Getting Specific

Welcome back to the fourth installment of the Only One Rule: Respect series. If you missed the previous installments, you can find them at Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. In this installment, I want to get a little more specific. Having only one rule is good, but for most students, like I mentioned […]

Stop Hoping – The Key to Success in the Classroom

Stop Hoping – The Key to Success in the Classroom

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker I found this quote so true, especially in the classroom. When you arrive at school each day, you are hoping for a good day. You’re hoping that the kids will behave, and you hope that they will participate and learn. You’re […]

Only One Rule: Respect – Part 3 – The Extra Lesson Plan

Only One Rule: Respect – Part 3 – The Extra Lesson Plan

This is the third installment of the Only One Rule: Respect Series. You can find Part 1 here. You can find Part 2 at this link. Part 3: When you decide to take down your Rules Poster and make your classroom a One Rule Room, you’re going to have to accept that you’ll be including […]