Effort, Praise, and Blingy Pens

In this episode, Julie and Laura unpack Drew's story about his high school English teacher, Mrs. Perkins. They talk about the power of authentic praise and recognition. And they discuss the debate over recognizing effort vs. recognizing achievement. Then, Julie and Laura wonder what teachers would want inscribed on a special pencil.

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Referenced in this episode, Safe, Seen, and Stretched in the Classroom
https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Seen-Stretched-Classroom-Remarkable/dp/0367634643