This book provides battle-tested tips on how to become an outstanding educator. Written by a veteran teacher, itÆs packed with every classroom management secret he discovered in two decades of teaching. Rookies and veterans alike will learn how to:

Create the perfect classroom environment Turn defiant students into stellar performers Transform unruly parents into loyal allies Make peace with difficult administrators Increase productivity and learning

This is a real-world guide for creating a calm, nurturing, and effective learning environment. Whether theyÆre just out of college or have been teaching for decades, teachers will learn how to survive, thrive, and excel in the classroom.