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I have students that will skip class every day. I have build rapport with my students so they stopped skipping my class, but they keep skipping other core classes. I do not know how to get my students to care about school or their future. I tell them I will write them up, or call their parents, but it does not seem to upset them. How do I get my students to care about school and about their futures?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
If the students are still skipping, perhaps (one-on-one allow them to come into your class during lunch to talk. Try to discuss what they want out of life, where they see themselves in x-number of years. If they don't have much self-esteem/respect, encourage them that you see the potential in them and then explain how difficult it is to see them throwing it away by skipping class. Make sure to emphasize that you care about their future because they are your student. Offer the student a re-group time either the next week or in the next two weeks to just talk about things if they are willing.
Hopefully, this meaningful conversation should help a little along with the promise to be available in the future.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Having a one on one like this is a great way to see whats really going on wit the student and fix the problem.
Rated On: October 11, 2018 6:46 pm
Rated By: yhezuS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Connections with the students are important!
Rated On: October 12, 2018 11:12 pm
Rated By: Savannah Claro
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: “If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this”.
Rated On: October 13, 2018 3:37 am
Rated By: Xezuda
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: It is hard to know what is going on in student's lives outside school, so having a one by one conversation shows them that you care for them. I would make goals with them.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 2:04 am
Rated By: tabape
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Perfect. Build that rapport with them, outside of the classroom.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 4:48 pm
Rated By: Brittany
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is spot on for this scenario. I feel like the students are lacking guidance and building a friendship with them is a good way to give the guidance they need.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 7:26 pm
Rated By: MeHuZu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: the solution will be relatively easy to implement during lunch, but there might not be a high reward if the students do not respect school.
Rated On: October 15, 2018 1:54 am
Rated By: WapeHu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would use this!
Rated On: November 9, 2018 7:18 pm
Rated By: aBezuz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that having meaningful, one on one conversation will be able to help the student in the foreseeable future to stop skipping.
Rated On: November 26, 2018 11:56 pm
Rated By: ybabaJ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I believe a conversation like this will put a lot of things into perspective for the student. When the student is skipping, they are only thinking about the short term effect. For example, they get to miss class.. yay! But they are neglecting the long term effect this will have on them. If you clearly state the consequences and how this could affect their future, they will realize the real damage they are only doing to themselves by skipping class.
Rated On: December 4, 2018 1:02 am
Rated By: yzysuZ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that talking with the student can be extremely beneficial. You may be able to understand why they are skipping certain classes. It may be the case where the student is being picked on and/or bullied in the classes that they are skipping and that's why they do not want to go. Talking with the student about their future and building rapport is a great way to help that student realize that you really do care about them and their future.
Rated On: February 18, 2019 1:36 pm
Rated By: PaZume
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great suggestion!
Rated On: February 18, 2019 3:44 pm
Rated By: yGedeb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this a great solution that may not work for all students but could for the majority of them.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 3:28 pm
Rated By: baJeTe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is extremely beneficial to both the students and the teachers. Excellent response!
Rated On: February 19, 2019 4:44 pm
Rated By: aByveM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is great guidance as students need to feel as if someone cares about their success and future. Setting them aside can get the teacher to understand more about the child, and make them realize how important school is.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 5:08 pm
Rated By: dyBese
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Discussing their future is a smart idea and can be very helpful.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 7:13 pm
Rated By: Tiffany Foti
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this same situation, I would do the same! Its always better to show you care about the student and have that one on one time because they may not have someone who sees their potential.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 7:19 pm
Rated By: GeQapy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a great solution. Sometimes it takes having someone care about them to care about themselves. Unfortunately not everyone has support at home. Being a mentor can change a students life. Empathy is important.
Rated On: February 20, 2019 12:51 am
Rated By: Faith Graham
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a great solution. This helps give insight into the cause of the skipping and lets the students know you care!
Rated On: February 20, 2019 8:50 pm
Rated By: Lavede
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a good idea because it shows the students that you care for them and want them to succeed.
Rated On: February 21, 2019 6:43 pm
Rated By: ePegej
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Sounds like an experienced response
Rated On: February 22, 2019 9:41 am
Rated By: ejyqeq
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This sounds like a great solution!
Rated On: February 23, 2019 12:12 am
Rated By: zuMuGe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution. Having a personal and meaningful conversation with the students can be beneficial in this situation. Encouraging students to think about what they want in the future, and how their current negative actions can impact their future will help them see the importance of school and establishing good habits at a young age, as it will only help them accomplish future goals.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 5:20 am
Rated By: dygavu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a useful solution. Having one on one time might be very important for this child. Maybe they don't have real support anywhere else, seeing that you care as their teacher could help them in the right direction and be more participating.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 3:39 pm
Rated By: Keith Evans
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I enjoyed reading this solution. This is when the teacher becomes a therapist and motivator. I think this is an excellent role to play and can make a difference with students self-esteem.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 6:38 pm
Rated By: eHuPas
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that this a great solution. Students need to be reminded that this is something serious and that it can affect their future. Sometimes a simple conversation can help.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 9:49 pm
Rated By: HaJeRe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good idea
Rated On: February 23, 2019 9:53 pm
Rated By: evyRub
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I do agree with this solution. I feel finding out the reasons to why he/she may be skipping class is very important. Than finding ways to change the problem.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 3:29 pm
Rated By: Nicole Morris
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do this if I was in this situation as well. Finding a personal solution to the issue is key.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 9:56 pm
Rated By: qaRada
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: helpful
Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:05 pm
Rated By: yZedyR
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: N/A
Rated On: February 25, 2019 12:59 am
Rated By: ZyQeHy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with the personal side of this. I hated high school and sometimes skipped due to the lack of personal attention and blandness of the day. I think attempting to build up their ideas for their futures and just asking if everything's okay would be a huge step in getting them to go to class.
Rated On: February 25, 2019 2:46 am
Rated By: uQyVyd
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great points
Rated On: July 7, 2019 8:54 pm
Rated By: Brenda Perez Prieto
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution show empathy towards the student. i would also share my own experiences with skipping and how it made me fall behind.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 9:16 pm
Rated By: ynepyH
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution. Having a person conversation with students and connecting with them can help them understand how their misbehavior may have a negative impact on their life and future goals.
Rated On: October 13, 2019 1:36 am
Rated By: yZedem
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree
Rated On: October 15, 2019 4:07 pm
Rated By: uWaMyB
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good idea. Another idea is to talk to the other teachers that the students are skipping from. Try to figure out what everyone can do to have the students in the class.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 8:32 pm
Rated By: Mary Claire Murphy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this solution because it's special to each student.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 8:44 pm
Rated By: uQyvaQ
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: good idea
Rated On: October 21, 2019 12:43 am
Rated By: ZySaje
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Communication is key
Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:04 am
Rated By: seJuQa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments:
Rated On: February 24, 2020 4:05 am
Rated By: amajuj
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great!
Rated On: October 6, 2020 4:13 pm
Rated By: Antonius Hadley
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, these students may not see how attendance is tied to their future, or they may not have any plans for their future. Being a support system rather than a disciplinarian may help.
Rated On: October 12, 2020 8:36 pm
Rated By: aVehaj
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 9:18 pm
Rated By: Jennifer Overbey
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Meaningful conversations mean a lot to students especially in a case like this... if the skipping continues I think it becomes an admin issue.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 12:30 am
Rated By: ezesaL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Having the student understand that their actions right now are going to have future consequences may really motivate them to start picking up slack.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:35 am
Rated By: yDyVuB
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Tries to address the core of the problem through connection with the student
Rated On: October 29, 2021 2:51 pm
Rated By: nySyne
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a good idea especially being able to relate to a student personally, or see how other students are going through the same thing
Rated On: November 1, 2021 3:14 am
Rated By: yhedyZ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think encouraging the students is great. Letting them know you care about them is good too. That can be a motivator for them.
Rated On: April 1, 2022 12:39 am
Rated By: eSysyv
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love this meaningful idea and movement which will allow the teacher to understand whats going on in the students life and why they are creating this cycle.
Rated On: April 4, 2022 6:03 pm
Rated By: ahuNaj
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this solution and think it would be beneficial for the students.
Rated On: April 14, 2022 2:12 am
Rated By: juRuqa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: i agree
Rated On: April 17, 2022 1:45 am
Rated By: aNabaR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is great for helping your students feel connected to their school and teachers
Rated On: October 13, 2022 10:59 pm
Rated By: TyNede
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think talking to the student in a one on one setting and having a genuine conversation with the student can be highly impactful for them.
Rated On: November 14, 2022 2:50 am
Rated By: reNyry