Hello Amazing Teachers!
On behalf of the entire SCM team, I want to say “Thank you!” Your willingness to share our website with your friends and colleagues keeps us going strong.
I’m eternally grateful.
2025 marks our 16th year, and we have no intention of slowing down. In fact, I have a new book coming out on June 1st. As for the topic, it’s still under lock and key. (Very secret.)
However, I think it’s the most helpful and impactful writing for teachers I’ve ever done. In the meantime, what follows in no particular order are the very best SCM articles of 2024.
Cheers! And enjoy.
Why Public Education Is Failing And How You Can Fix It
Why Your Students Need To Hear The Hard Truth
The Big Lie Of Childhood Trauma
How To Handle Students Who Do Nothing
Why Orderliness Is A Predictor Of Classroom Management Success
Why Redirection Is A Bad Classroom Management Strategy
Why You Should Limit Your Contact With Difficult Students
When And How To Teach Your Classroom Management Plan
How To Avoid Dangerous Student Behavior
Why You Must Require Properly Spoken Language In Your Classroom
Why You Should Limit Group Work
How To Handle A Student Who Laughs When You Give Another Student A Consequence
There you have it, the best of 2024. Please let us know if there is a topic you’d like us to cover in the new year.
Next week we’re off to celebrate Christmas, but will be back with a new article on January 4th.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday and a Happy New Year!
-Michael
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