Principal feels like middle school is an ‘afterthought’ for superintendent
Q: As the principal of a public middle school in a fairly big district, I often feel like the...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Teacher’s new supervisor ‘screamed’ at her
Q: I’ve worked in the same large school district for roughly 10 years, but I’m new to my current...
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Teacher wants to tamp down students’ perfectionism
Be clear that while you can’t remove every stressor, you’d like to dial down the pressure in your classroom.
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Teacher wants to motivate an apathetic student
Q: At what point is it no longer my fault that one of my students won’t do any work? I’ve tried...
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Administrator wants to ‘restore reputation’ after getting demoted
Q: I started out as a teacher’s aide when I was still in college many moons ago. Since then, I’ve...
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Teacher wants to be less reactive when ‘triggered’
Q: I teach 3rd grade in a public school in New Jersey, and I’m trying to get the year off to the...
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