Student advocate

Mom admits how difficult it is for her to think of her teens moving out and becoming independent young adults.

The difficult challenge of teaching reading, writing, and speaking in addition to social studies content and skills.

...and get through the school year.

It was the first day of the semester, and I was terrified. A group of 13-year olds were staring at me. Critiquing me. Instantly judging me. I wasn’t necessarily scared of teaching; I had the materials and the methodologies and the theories firmly planted in my mind and in my lesson plans. I was actually terrified of them.

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Recently I participated in an outstanding Twitter chat (#satchat) about advocating for students. It's such an important topic. Almost every teacher is successful with the top tier students. The top students seem to learn almost in spite of the teacher—good, bad, or indifferent. But to reach students who have significant struggles, at school or home or both, requires a teacher who is willing to be an advocate. Educators have the opportunity to influence and support students who need a helping…

Help is at hand for weary, stressed-out parents! Here are some simple, practical ways to talk and listen to your kids.

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When should you contact your child's teacher to discuss behavior, progress and classroom problems? How should parents connect or approach a teacher? What if you don't like your child's teacher? This teacher-turned-mom gives tips on how to work with your child's educator.