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Author: MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS & MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERPOWERS. K-12 counselor & therapist. Journalist: @WashingtonPost @CNN. Find me on Instagram/Threads: @pfagell.
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Reflections on eight years of Career Confidential

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By Phyllis Fagell, Teresa Preston Verified
| Kappan
More than six years ago, Kappan interviewed me about what I had learned through writing the Career Confidential advice column. Since then, I’ve written hundreds of columns about education workplace-related issues. While I’ve made the difficult decision to pass the baton to someone new, I’d like to reflect one last time on what I’ve learned, what has changed, and what has stayed the same over the last decade.
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Teacher frustrated district 'undervalues' the arts

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By Phyllis Fagell, Teresa Preston Verified
| Kappan
Q: I’m a professional artist and art teacher. I firmly believe the arts are every bit as critical to a functioning, healthy society as core subject areas, for so many reasons. To name a few, they teach students how to think creatively and solve complex problems. They develop students’ self-awareness and improve their critical-thinking skills, focus, and self-confidence. Research has even shown that kids who are involved in arts education perform better academically.
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Teaching assistant won’t address unwanted behaviors  - Kappan Online

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By Phyllis Fagell, Teresa Preston Verified
| Kappan
Q: I know I’m a good teacher, but one class may put me over the edge. The students are all over the place. The primary challenge is that several kids are disrespectful, and their behavior disrupts others. Because this particular class because the section includes many high-need students with IEPS and 504 Plans, I have a teaching assistant. While I’m thrilled to have another adult in the room, the assistant teacher only will attend to kids who have learning needs.
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