Classroom management can be daunting at a time when teachers report rising student behavior and mental health problems. Understanding student cues and building relationships can ease that challenge.
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Sarah D. Sparks covers education research, data, and the science of learning for Education Week.
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Vanessa Solis is the associate design director for Education Week and leads the design of the opinion section.
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