The Kids are Smart Enough is a book that offers practical solutions to address the national crisis in education caused by misbehaving students. It emphasizes the importance of character and grit and provides insights into how struggling students can be reached and teachers encouraged.

Format: Hardback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2017
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Education in the United States is facing a national crisis, with classrooms across the nation plagued by a small percentage of misbehaving students. Teachers are ill-equipped to deal with these disruptive students, resulting in lost classroom time and demoralized educators who are perpetually blamed for the students' bad performance. The root cause of these misbehaving children is not a lack of intellectual ability, but a lack of character and grit, the important noncognitive skills required for success in life. The Kids Are Smart Enough is a book of hope with surprisingly practical solutions revealed by listening to teachers, learning from data, and looking for the root cause. This book will help you to discover how struggling students can be reached and teachers encouraged.

Education in the United States is facing a national crisis

Classrooms across the nation suffer from the presence of a small percentage of misbehaving students. Teachers are ill-equipped to deal with these disruptive students, resulting in lost classroom time and demoralized educators who are perpetually blamed for the students' bad performance. The root cause of these misbehaving children is not a lack of intellectual ability, but a lack of character and grit, the important noncognitive skills required for success in life.

The Kids Are Smart Enough is a book of hope with surprisingly practical solutions

This book will help you to discover how struggling students can be reached and teachers encouraged. By listening to teachers, learning from data, and looking for the root cause, you can help to create a more positive and productive learning environment for all students.

The root cause of these misbehaving children is not a lack of intellectual ability, but a lack of character and grit

Character and grit are the important noncognitive skills required for success in life. They include things like perseverance, resilience, and self-control, which are essential for success in any field. However, many students lack these skills, and this can lead to misbehavior in the classroom.

The Kids Are Smart Enough is a book of hope with surprisingly practical solutions

The book is based on survey data and interviews with teachers and students. It reveals that many students are struggling with basic academic skills, such as reading and math, and that these skills are directly related to their behavior in the classroom. By addressing these skills, teachers can help to improve student behavior and academic performance.

The book provides practical solutions for teachers to use in the classroom

One of the key solutions in the book is to create a positive and supportive learning environment. This can be done by setting clear expectations for behavior, providing positive reinforcement, and offering opportunities for students to participate in meaningful activities. Teachers can also use technology to enhance the learning experience and provide students with additional resources and support.

The book also provides practical solutions for parents to use at home

Parents can play a critical role in helping their children succeed in school. The book provides tips for parents on how to set limits, provide structure, and encourage their children to develop good habits. Parents can also work with teachers to address any issues that may be affecting their child's behavior in the classroom.

The Kids Are Smart Enough is a book that will help you to reach struggling students and encourage teachers

It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in improving education in the United States. By listening to teachers, learning from data, and looking for the root cause, you can help to create a more positive and productive learning environment for all students.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 161 x 236 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475838756