MSNBC The Cross Connection With Tiffany Cross February 5, 2022 15:18:00
It takes up a lot of time but the students need to know how to do these things. when you think about our 9th graders, the last full academic year they had was sixth grade. that was their first year in middle school and now they are in their first year in high school. they have missed so many social and academic experiences. essentially, it's almost like 9th grade teachers are teaching 7th graders and we are expected to make these amazing academic gains when we have to meet their social, emotional, sometimes even their basic needs first. then take care of our needs so we can be the best teacher...