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Unmet needs or unformed character?
Bad behavior can signal an "unmet need" for an adult to teach self-control.

Joanne Jacobs
Jul 302 min read


Bad behavior is more stressful than low pay, say teachers
Student misbehavior is the largest source of teacher stress -- well ahead of low pay.

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 181 min read


Who's the best teacher? 'Good with kids' trumps knowing the subject
Principals prefer "engaging" teachers over those who are good at instruction but not classroom management.

Joanne Jacobs
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Chaos: I tried to teach for America, and I failed
"Too many teachers mistake the generally sound advice to not provide a stand off with a student during class with "don't assert authority...

Joanne Jacobs
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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