Investigate the power of positivity in the classroom and its impact on student engagement through this episode! From fostering inclusivity to promoting collaboration, uncover practical strategies for creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to thrive and participate actively in their education journey. You'll walk away with 10 ideas for easy and immediate implementation!Quotables:* Explicitly teach the why behind the what. * ...before we can start tweaking instruction, we have to nail the environment... * Stressed brains can’t learn.

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