Write-up of a study, courtesy of Freakonomics, that examines the educational impact of domestic violence:
The costs of this dysfunction are even more profound. Kids exposed to domestic violence definitely do have lower reading and math scores and greater disciplinary problems. But the effects of this dysfunction are not limited to the direct victims of this violence: kids exposed to kids exposed to domestic violence also have lower test scores and more disciplinary infractions.
Just about all of the first-years are starting "teacher-only" days at their respective schools this week. Here is some advice for the first few days without students:
1) Do not ask any questions during any staff or group meetings. If you have a question, ask it later, one on one. There is nothing veteran teachers hate more than listening to a no-nothing first-year asking a stupid question.
2) Do not offer any advice. In fact, unless spoken to, do not speak.
3) Go out of your way, I mean ridiculously out of your way, to ingratiate yourself to the support staff. Bring flowers or chocolates to the secretaries. Bring a candy bar or lunch plate for the janitorial staff. Do it again the next day.
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