Due Dates and the Value of Student Ownership

Being flexible can help decrease stress and anxiety in the classroom. It shows a willingness on the part of the teacher to listen, engage in conversation with students, and shift and adapt when possible. But the power dynamic has not really shifted. The student still needs to ask for permission, which may or may not be granted. In a week when my work seems manageable, I may be feeling generous, but in a week when my workload is high,
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