Date: February 26th, 2023

Polly answers the question: “How do we get high school students to treat paraprofessionals with respect? I hate to see kids using abusive language and saying things like, “You’re not even a teacher.””
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Date: February 22nd, 2023

If a child’s behavior happened on your watch, but you need someone else to give the consequences, then it’s important that you reconnect with that child!
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Date: February 19th, 2023

Polly answers the question: “I’m a middle school teacher and I am fed up! How do I get my students to treat me and each other with respect?”
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Date: February 15th, 2023

Sometimes the best intervention is a non-directive cue. Don’t make the mistake of talking too much.
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Date: February 12th, 2023

Polly answers the question: “I kept a kid in for recess so we could talk about his behavior in my class. But then his behavior got even worse. I think he likes staying with me during recess! How do I undo this?”
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Date: February 8th, 2023

When kids give us behaviors, we need to stay calm.
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Date: February 5th, 2023

Polly answers the question: “What are your thoughts about a high school dress code? For starters, the kids ignore it. And honestly, the staff has a hard time agreeing on what it should be anyway. Help!”
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Date: February 1st, 2023

Here’s an easy way to teach SEL skills to help kids put space between their thoughts and actions.
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