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- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
Dear Kid Whisperer, I have been using Behavioral Leadership strategies and have noticed AMAZING results! Most of my students help run the classroom smoothly, from human alarm clocks to taking care of plants to working cooperatively in their teams. One question though: What could I do if a student refuses to do their work besides failing them? I do not wish to take away recess, and they do not ...
- Joy Prouty for Zumba
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Zumba reports that becoming a group fitness instructor allows you to pursue fitness passions while helping others, with various personal and professional rewards.
- Evan Ullman for Learner
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Learner reports that grit and conscientiousness are crucial for success, often surpassing traditional metrics like IQ or test scores.
- Karla Vallecillo TalentQuest
When hiring, it’s easy to get caught up in checking the skills box. Can they do the job? Do they have the right certifications? How many years…
- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
Dear Kid Whisperer, I would appreciate some guidance. You trained teachers at my school in Behavioral Leadership. I think the strategies are great, but I have a few concerns with how some things are being implemented and would LOVE some advice and direction. I'm specifically looking for guidance on Delayed Learning Opportunities (DLOs) as it is my biggest concern so far, especially with ...
- Tara Mier for Scholarship Institute
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Scholarship Institute reports effective tutoring for K-12 should occur during school, emphasize trust, set goals, and track progress to boost student achievement.
- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
Dear Kid Whisperer, I am an old-school fourth-grade teacher who has been teaching for 25 years. I’ve always used a behavior chart where students have to pull green, yellow and then a red card when they act up. I try to give a warning before I have them pull a card. I call parents once the student pulls his last card. I feel like other teachers are being judgmental about my chart. It doesn’t ...
- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
Dear Kid Whisperer, I teach eighth-grade math. I have a student who sleeps (pretends to sleep?) through my class most days. Talking about it with him is not working. What do I do? Answer: Ahh, the middle-school sleeper: Long has he or she been a thorn in the side of many a teacher. What is to be done? First, we must determine whether or not the sleeping is authentic, actual sleeping due to a ...
- Dustin J. Williams and Marianne Landrith Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Supporting a gifted student is not always easy. Families often navigate confusing school policies, emotional highs and lows, and the pressure of advocating for specialized services.
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