Engagement

How the Heck Do We Get Students to Work Together?

Cooperative Learning. Just the thought can elicit groans from students and teachers alike. But it is so worth all the hurdles.

How to Get Your Students in Their Seats and On Task--On Time

"What do we do about tardy students?" My answer: start with a solid Entry Routine.

7 routines you need to teach (and reteach) in your high school classroom ASAP

There’s a very popular restaurant in my city that sits by a waterfall and has spectacular views of a lovely park. They serve cold beer...

Want A Calmer High School Classroom? Teach Your Routines!

“By the time they get to high school, students should already know how to do school.” I hear this A LOT when I’m working with secondary...

The problem with respect

Can we talk about respect for a minute? Because as we are all heading back into the fray with the new school year, I am visiting schools...

What the heck do I know anyway?

Okay. So, I have been in a lot of classrooms. Like, a lot. I dream about other people teaching more than I ever dreamed about my own...

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