The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey Transformative Principal 161

Jessica Lahey (Twitter) is the author of “The Gift of Failure” and writes for The Atlantic and the New York Times, and other publications. Here are a bunch of other great books she recommends.

Drug and alcohol rehab teacher.

The things that work for well-behaved kids are what is needed for kids that are really struggling.

Autonomy and competence

Connection is the most important part.

Make what we’re teaching relevant to them.

The role of touch in the classroom.

The Professor in the Cage: Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch

Student questions that needed to be answered.

False sense of investment in sports or activities.

Malleable brains allow kids to learn quickly.

Standards-based grading

Formative until I put it in the gradebook.

Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life!

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