Children seem less and less prepared for school. At the secondary level, school schedules could adjust to start later, closer to 9 p.m. Research also suggests that music, physical activity, and arts ought to be mandatory for K 5 students. Traditionally, curriculum is thought of as being either easy or challenging. Yet all students need challenging curriculum.
Feedback is critical to enriching the brain as well as building intrinsic motivation.
Yet traditionally, teachers have thought of themselves as the primary source of feedback. The author suggests that this kind of attention might be highly overrated. The brain becomes more rote and hostile to change under stress. Rewards are everything from stickers to food. Review the suggestions offered and talk about which ones you've used and what were the results.