Ideas on why this occurs and what it means for teachers.  Our kids need to be seen. They need adults to pay attention to their goodness and value and help them to become good humans. 
Our influence matters more than you know.  Teachers matter!

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Students today seem to orbit one another, looking to peers to solve problems that adults used to help with.   Teachers may feel less like respected leaders in their classrooms, and more like a supervisor!  

The term comes from-where else but a great book-Hold On to Your Kids-by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate.  The increasing attachment to peers perhaps indicates their need for being seen and valued by others like them.  Digital devices also offer unlimited access to friends.  

What can teachers do? I offer one or two ideas.  Talk with your teammates and to those teaching longer than you.  How can we help one another bring student attention back to us?

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Throughout the pandemic, I became a substitute teacher at a moment's notice. Teachers became sick, their kids became sick.  One grade level created sub-plans on google slides.  These made all the difference to me as a substitute and to the students because it kept their day consistent.  Good ideas for everyone!

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If something in your classroom isn't working, don't stay in the crazy-change it up, and try something new! Today's episode gives you suggestions for seating arrangements, table groups, floor instruction, and setting time limits for yourself, and your students during instruction and independent work. 

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Teaching is something we learn on the job, we don't get everything we need before entering the classroom as a professional.  Teachers work harder than most other professionals today, yet they don't often have a mentor or time to research how to improve their daily practice and instruction.  We're here to support and encourage teachers!

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