Classroom Management

Education news, analysis, and opinion about how teachers run their classrooms and manage student conduct during class
Teaching Opinion Response: We Must 'Notice the Uniqueness in Each Student'
Debbie Silver, Nedra Robinson, Tamera Musiowsky, John Seborowski, Bryan Christopher, Becca Leech,Kelly Wickham Hurst, and Diane Mora contribute their ideas on positive relationships between teachers and students.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 10, 2018
20 min read
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Teaching Opinion 'Building Relationships With Students Is the Most Important Thing a Teacher Can Do'
Educators share their thoughts on the importance of building relationships with students—and how to do it.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 8, 2018
26 min read
Teaching Opinion Response: Why It's Important to Build Positive Relationships With Students
Part One in a seven-part series on building positive relationships with students is kicked-off with responses from Adeyemi Stembridge, Candace Hines, Jacki Glasper, Mary Beth Nicklaus, Valentina Gonzalez, and Julie Jee.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 6, 2018
23 min read
School & District Management Time Lost to Suspensions Adds Up Fast for California Students
Even short suspensions can add up to big losses of instruction, particularly for students of color and special education students, according to researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Sarah D. Sparks, September 18, 2018
2 min read
Student Well-Being & Movement News in Brief High School Students Write Handbook of Slang for Philadelphia Teachers
If you're new to teaching in Philadelphia this year, no need to worry if a student drops a casual "sawty" into conversation.
The Associated Press, September 4, 2018
1 min read
School Climate & Safety News in Brief Principal of New York High School Bans Drop-Off of Fast Food to Students
The principal of a New York state high school has banned fast-food deliveries to students during school hours.
The Associated Press, September 4, 2018
1 min read
Teaching Opinion Want to Avoid Classroom Interruptions? Try Rearranging Desks (Video)
Note: This page previously hosted content from the Teaching Channel.
Teaching Channel, August 15, 2018
1 min read
Danna Thomas, a kindergarten teacher at Windsor Hills Elementary School in Baltimore, and the founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, smiles and snaps her fingers while a fellow teacher shares a good moment from earlier in the day.
Danna Thomas, a kindergarten teacher at Windsor Hills Elementary School in Baltimore, and the founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, smiles and snaps her fingers while a fellow teacher shares a good moment from earlier in the day.
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Teaching 7 Things Teachers Can Quit Doing This Year
Want to shake up your teaching mindset this year? Here are seven habits teachers have cast off in the spirit of becoming a better educator.
Stacey Decker, August 9, 2018
2 min read
Teaching 'Juuling' in Class? Yes, It's Happening. Here's What You Need to Know
These e-cigarettes are easy to hide, have a flavored smell, and don't emit much vapor. So how is a teacher to know if a student is vaping in class? This four-minute video explains.
Stacey Decker, July 31, 2018
1 min read
Assessment Report Roundup School Facilities
Students who learn in hotter classrooms perform worse on college-admissions tests, according to a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research. Researchers tracked 10 million high school students who took the PSAT multiple years between 2001 and 2014.
Sarah D. Sparks, June 12, 2018
1 min read
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School Climate & Safety Opinion 7 Suggestions for Better School Discipline
Whether or not the Trump administration rescinds Obama-era discipline guidance, Michael J. Petrilli has suggestions for what should come next.
Michael J. Petrilli, May 29, 2018
5 min read
Taylor Milburn, a 2nd grade teacher in Durham, N.C., spent the summer shopping at thrift stores and online to complete her classroom library.
Taylor Milburn, a 2nd grade teacher in Durham, N.C., spent the summer shopping at thrift stores and online to complete her classroom library.
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School & District Management The Average Teacher Spends $479 a Year on Classroom Supplies, National Data Show
In the midst of statewide protests over low teacher pay and school spending, new federal data show that nine in 10 teachers spend their own money—often hundreds of dollars—on classroom supplies.
Madeline Will, May 15, 2018
5 min read
Marshfield High School Principal Robert Keuther displays vaping devices that were confiscated from students in Marshfield, Mass.
Marshfield High School Principal Robert Keuther displays vaping devices that were confiscated from students in Marshfield, Mass.
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Student Well-Being & Movement 'Juuling' Craze: Schools Scramble to Deal With Student Vaping
Principals say they must devote a lot of time dealing with the growing trend of students vaping at school, especially with the widespread popularity of a discreet device used to vape known as a Juul.
Evie Blad, May 4, 2018
6 min read
"Fortnite: Battle Royale," a multi-player video game accessible on mobile phones, has become wildly popular with kids and teenagers. Teachers are frustrated by students playing the game under their desks or coming into school half-asleep after playing all night.
"Fortnite: Battle Royale," a multi-player video game accessible on mobile phones, has become wildly popular with kids and teenagers. Teachers are frustrated by students playing the game under their desks or coming into school half-asleep after playing all night.
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Teaching Educators Battle 'Fortnite' for Students' Attention
Many teachers want to ban the popular video game from classrooms, but others are weaving students’ passion for it into classroom discussions and assignments.
Sarah Schwartz, May 3, 2018
9 min read