"This book gives practical (and easy-to-implement) ways to reframe

and change pedagogical and behavioral approaches in order to yield positive student outcomes. A must read for new teachers!"

Sarah K. McMahan, Ph.D.

Professor and Director, Office of

Clinical Practice Texas Women's

University,

College of Professional Education

"Through direct writing, succinct summaries, and easily understood anecdotes, Hansen both reminds veteran teachers and encourages new teachers to incorporate tried-and-true practices in the classroom. His writing reads not like a textbook, but truly like wisdom to be passed on by a master teacher."

Todd Knight

2022 Idaho Teacher of the Year

"Teaching the Students of the 2020s is filled with reminder nuggets on how to be an effective teacher in the classroom in today's tumultuous climate. I found it easy to read, relevant, and resourceful . . . a quick guide for navigating the many situations that come up in our classrooms on a daily basis. This book could easily be a must-read for any teacher, new or seasoned, every year before school begins."

Sharita Ware

2022 Indiana Teacher of the Year

MS Engineering and Technology Education

In his book, Bruce Hansen outlines numerous strategies and approaches to enable teachers to create a safe, engaging and exciting environment for students. His many anecdotes, illustrations and quotes provide authentic examples of the situations that teachers encounter daily and how they can be approached with professionalism and compassion. The 3 R's of classroom interactions are highlighted and elaborated upon: routines, relationships and rules (expectations). The book is well-organized and enables the reader to access the valuable information that is provided. This wisdom that comes from his many years in the classroom is truly evident in the topics, writing style, and advice offered on this readable book.

Ellen Baker M.Ed

Director of Educator Licensure Programs

Chair of VCEPP

Licensure Officer College of

Education & Social Services

University of Vermont

Education Department

"The post-pandemic classroom requires additional attention to classroom management practices. Bruce Hansen delivers a timely work that guides beginner teachers in addressing the challenges associated with the always-developing social, emotional, and academic needs of diverse classroom communities. This work provides its readers with guided steps and solutions to classroom challenges. A must-have for any novice teacher and the emerging

skills essential to empowering the learning of students through guidance and teacher-agency."

Dr. Jessica Slade

Regents 2020 Outstanding Teaching Award Recipient

Assistant Professor of Instruction Department of Teacher Education

The University of Texas at El Paso

"Teaching the Students of the 2020s contains practical and pertinent advice on a wide range of issues facing educators today. Whether you are brand new to the profession or a veteran teacher, this book provides proven and tested ideas and guidance for teaching in our current culture and climate. It is organized in such a way that makes it fast and easy to locate suggestions and solutions for a given situation or problem. Keep this book handy as an excellent "how-to" resource for beginning and finishing a year well, and everything in between."

Bret Dockter

2022 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

6th Grade Teacher

HWC Head Football Coach

"Bruce Hansen's 36-year career in classrooms has informed his latest text that offers a common-sense approach to classroom management that is grounded by connections with learners. This ready reference provides practical techniques and authentic case studi