When teachers encounter disruptive or noncompliant students in the classroom, they typically respond by focusing on the negative behavior. When teachers encounter disruptive or noncompliant students ...

Managing student behavior is probably one of the biggest challenges for teachers - and one of the main reasons why so many end up quitting the classroom. All too often, the temptation is to focus on ...

Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The psychology ...

Kindness is a fundamental quality that can transform school culture. Research indicates that fostering a positive environment can lead to improved academic performance and emotional well-being among ...

Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning. By minimizing disruptions, promoting positive ...

Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) represents a dynamic framework for addressing students’ behavioural challenges within schools. It integrates a multi-tiered system that ...

The shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked tensions in the streets - and affected student achievement (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Traumatic events such as a neighbourhood ...

Kids can be quick to feel shame and shut down or escalate when corrected. Skipping the correction and directly guiding them to do what's expected can be a game-changer.

EdSource · A mentorship program fights for survival under the Trump administration Soon after Indian Springs High School in San Bernardino opened in 2012, our staff morale was low. With many new ...

To begin a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support program, schools start with five goals: maximizing the classroom’s physical space, teacher engagement with students, and explanations and use of ...

November 13, 2025 - Many mentoring and tutoring programs in K-12 schools rely partially on federal grants through AmeriCorps — funding that President Donald Trump has proposed entirely eliminating. It ...

Dressing up as a queen to introduce the letter ‘Q’ and how it looks and sounds was a relatively easy choice for kindergarten teacher Alex Kellemen. “It was the ‘V’ that stumped me for a while, and ...