Date: June 10th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Our high school has kids who work really hard and never get into trouble but it seems like we get so bogged down dealing with the kids who are having problems that these kids feel ignored. How can we encourage them to keep up the great work?”
Date: June 4th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “My 3rd grade class still can’t line up quietly and get from one place to another on time without problems. How do I teach them this? Is it even reasonable to expect my class to do this?”
Date: May 28th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I have high school students who are not ready for high school! They can’t organize themselves, budget time, meet deadlines, or solve problems. I thought it would help if I extended some due dates, but now they expect extensions all the time. They act like they are entitled to good grades and if they don’t get them it’s my fault. What should I do?”
Date: May 21st, 2023
Polly answers the question: “My 6th graders are constantly coming to me with every little problem. Why can’t middle school students ever solve their own problems anymore?”
Date: May 13th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Why is it that my high school students don’t learn from things that happen to their peers? A senior crashed his car texting while driving but everyone still does it! It seems like they think ‘it won’t happen to me.’ How can I help them learn life lessons without making every mistake for themselves?”
Date: May 6th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “My 8th graders do not take responsibility for anything, whether it’s homework, fighting, or running in the halls. Instead, they blame, make excuses, and complain. What can I do?”
Date: April 30th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Our school spirit has seriously declined in the last couple of years thanks to the pandemic and everything else. How do we get it back?”
Date: April 22nd, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I have a 6th grader who keeps disrupting my history class so I give her detentions. But I’m not seeing any improvements in her behavior. How do I get better results?”
Date: April 15th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Due to the pandemic and everything else my 8th graders are behind academically and emotionally. Do you have any tips on how to prepare these kids for high school? I really worry about that!”
Date: April 8th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “We have had an incredible up-tick in violence in our high school recently and we’re very worried! Why are kids so physically aggressive with each other these days?”
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