Classroom-management preparation is intricately tied to beginner-teacher success. Beginner teachers are more likely than their experienced peers to work in challenging schools. When they do not have ...

For many first-year teachers, getting a handle on classroom management can be one of the hardest parts of the job. Yet the National Council on Teacher Quality, a Washington-based group that advocates ...

CHICAGO — In my first full-time teaching job, a supervisor disabused me of the classroom-management silliness my teacher-preparation program had drilled into me. A battle-hardened veteran devoid of ...

Creating a productive and inclusive learning environment starts with facilitating positive classroom interactions. Fostering a space where students feel respected, engaged, and empowered to learn can ...

A long-standing body of research demonstrates that students who have more effective teachers learn more over the school year, and this learning translates into better life outcomes, according to ...

Teachers’ actions impact their students’ behavior. That’s why many teachers often look for practical strategies they can implement in their classrooms to help students be productive and stay connected ...

It’s almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management. Learning requires a great deal of vulnerability, and there’s no doubt that educators need to ...

A sign in a classroom at Lead Elementary encourages children to take a break when feeling big emotions. Teachers across the country say student behavior is still challenging post-pandemic, and more ...

A rise in harassment and violence against teachers is taking a toll on already-exhausted educators. A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that 6 in 10 teachers reported ...

Sid Bailey calls the crowning tool of his no-nonsense classroom management approach "the turn." He stands up straight and points his entire body toward a misbehaving student and stares directly at ...

There is something going on in the back of the room. Two students are fighting over a piece of paper. The paper rips. Shouting begins. All of your students suddenly turn their attention to the back ...