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Rather than rely on external rewards or punishment, these classroom management strategies focus on building community.

Though different in style, these five teaching methods share a common goal: helping children grow at their own pace in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. By blending elements from each of ...

The reimagined state-funded facility will keep its 96-child capacity, but is now allocating more of those spots to students ...