Name: Hugging Porcupines: Practical Strategies for Building Relationships with Kids Who Struggle in School
Start: 2026-06-09T10:00:00-0500
End: 2026-06-09T10:50:00-0500

Hugging Porcupines: Practical Strategies for Building Relationships with Kids Who Struggle in School

Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Munthe Room

We know the power of relationships, and we're believers. But what about the kids who seem to push us away--who resist relationship building? Why do they do this? In this session, we'll dig into why some kids struggle so much in school. We'll then explore some practical strategies (such as student-centric praise and what to do instead of incentivizing them) for building connections with our most prickly students--so we can support their academic, social, and emotional development.

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Mike Anderson

Consultant, Leading Great Learning, LLC

Mike Anderson has been an educator for many years. A public school teacher for many years, he now works as a consultant providing professional learning for teachers throughout the US and beyond. While in the classroom, Mike was awarded a national Milken Educator Award and was a finalist... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Munthe Room

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