Our guests tell us that many parents and teachers see no distinction between praise and encouragement. In fact, there is a big difference between the two and it's important for every teacher to be clear about the distinction.

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Kristen Vincent

is Responsive Classroom Program Developer. Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher with 11 years of classroom experience. She currently works as an author, instructional coach, and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy.