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What Should I do When I Hear: "I Want to Go to the Nurse"?
How Do I Handle an Annoying Teacher's Aide?
How Can I Manage parents who are "too helpful?"
I Was Humiliated by Another Teacher
How Can I "Play Detective" without Looking Foolish?
How Can I Manage Breakout Talking During Group Work?
How Can I Handle a Truly Difficult Student?
How Do I Avoid Being Too Strict and Still Maintain Control?
What should I do when a few disruptive students ruin things for the rest?
How can I avoid having my class fall apart during the last ten minutes of the period?
How can I get them to stop talking so that I can talk?
Nagging and Negative - How can I change?
Are Rewards the Answer?
Will I be Able to Sub in High School?
How Can I Avoid Feeling Invisible?
When Should I Ask for Help?
Is it OK for me to use technology in the classroom?
What's the best way to “warm up” the class for learning?
I Don't Understand the Lesson Plan!
How should I handle a student who demands my attention?
How do I handle too many "special helpers?"