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190: What Happens When Students Struggle? How We Can Help Without Taking Away the Opportunity to Think

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into what really happens when kids struggle—and how to support them without rescuing them from the thinking process. You’ll hear the story of a quiet 3rd grader named Daria and how confidence, belief, and intentional instruction changed her entire trajectory.

Many teachers have taught a student like Daria—sweet, shy, unsure, and labeled “below…