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Students Crashing Out?: How Far Should You Push Them
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- Feb 19, 2026
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Summary
It’s third quarter—and classrooms everywhere are either thriving, coasting, or quietly unraveling. In this episode, Michael Bonner shares a real moment from his 6th grade ELA class when he realized some students weren’t disengaged—they were stretched beyond capacity. After a direct conversation about workload, expectations, and energy, he explores the tension between grace and accountability. Because pushing students matters—but knowing when to adjust matters even more.