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As I've posted here, I had a VERY difficult class this year. I've always been a bit sad as the year ends, but last week I was counting the minutes. I've learned so much and had beliefs reinforced: *kids need attention (as parents work longer hours, kids need us--I had some coming 45 min. before school...just to talk or for a hug or sit quietly while I worked--they just wanted my attention) *trust them (I found ways to appear to trust even the most untrustworthy) *specific praise works wonders (Jan, are you listening? "You got an 81% because you are such a good listener and you always ask for another explanation when you need it.") *sadly, 1 kid can really change the tone of the class (you simply cannot imagine how much more relaxed the kids were when #1 troublemaker was on one of his suspensions) *what I'm really worrying about: I'm not helping them all. This year I had 6 students who were "working" well below grade level. I don't think I helped much. I'd like to, but I just don't know...See More


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