Aggressively Supportive

Every year I get better at helping students feel safe enough to say, “I don’t get it.” But this year, I’m going even harder—I’m being aggressively supportive. That means making sure students know I will not leave them behind, but they’ve got to speak up, too. From daily reminders to whole-class thank-yous when someone asks for clarification, I’m building a classroom where questions are expected, welcomed, and celebrated.