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Classrooms are the heartbeat of schools — where instruction, engagement, and relationships all come together. But building strong classrooms requires more than just great lessons; it also requires effective systems for behavior management , aligned curriculum, and meaningful assessment practices. When behavior management and curriculum support work in harmony , teachers can focus less on disruptions and more on student growth. This integration not only improves student achiev

Before assuming non-compliance, gather comprehensive evidence about the student's abilities. This step requires careful observation and documentation: Has the student successfully completed similar tasks before? Was the task completion consistent and fluent? Did they demonstrate mastery multiple times? Can they complete the task in different settings or with different people? Do they show consistent performance across similar assignments?

In classrooms everywhere, teachers face a tough decision: when students struggle with a text, should we lower the Lexile level to “meet them where they are”? On the surface, it feels compassionate. But lowering the text too far risks keeping students from the very experiences that build reading strength. ✅ The challenge is not whether students can access grade-level texts. The challenge is how we help them get there.