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6 Reasons You Should Try Self-Paced Assignments in Your Classroom

“Self-paced lessons”: does that phrase excite or terrify you? I know good teachers who react in both of those ways. And I’ve been both of those people! Recently, I tried a little experiment. Let me tell you how it went.

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Don’t Settle for Less: Why High Standards Matter

Setting high standards for students is SO important…but true equity means that not all students must have the bar at the same height!

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Classroom Management: How to A.C.T.

What’s the most important skill that college doesn’t teach you? Classroom management. Without it, you’re basically doomed. Here’s a simple strategy that will work in any classroom!

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7 Tips for Running Your Classroom on the Cheap

Who’s got extra money on a teacher’s salary? (I’ll wait). Read my favorite money-saving tips on how to get your classroom basics, for cheap or for free!

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Tips for Starting the School Year Right: RESPECT

Don’t make students earn your respect. Give it to them upfront because they are human beings entrusted to your care. Then work to earn theirs.

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