Difficult students & remembering why you do what you do-2 of the most “non-data” pieces that rule an educators life. I just read both of these articles from Edutopia (they are quick reads) that I think are worth your time and thinking, too. They are both spot on.

Fresh Starts for Hard to Like Students

What Students Remember Most About Teachers

This can be a tough time of year for so many reasons. You can do this! Both you and your students can come out stronger, better and blessed because of the perspective you choose to weather the storms.