Students who repeatedly disrupt class can be a source of frustration, and many educators feel uncertain about how to best respond. According to Anthony Muhammad, sought-after speaker and former principal of Levey Middle School, students are wired to behave this way and are often simply testing classroom norms and expectations.
In this video, Dr. Muhammad discusses how the undeveloped adolescent brain can contribute to recurring behavioral issues and outlines a nine-step intervention plan his school developed to effectively address misbehavior.