376. When Students Hijack Your Classroom: How to Stay in Control & Still Teach Everyone Else

When a handful of students seem determined to derail your lesson plans, it can feel like your classroom is running you instead of the other way around. But the most successful teachers know how to redirect chaos into cooperation by understanding what's driving the disruption and transforming it into engagement. Doing so not only protects the learning environment for all students but also turns disruptive behavior into positive leadership opportunities. In today's episode, I'm sharing practical tools and strategies you can use when your energy feels consumed by managing challenging behaviors, so you can refocus it on learning. Show Notes: R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy vs. The Classroom Management Club Informational Page: Classroom Management Club Waitlist:

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376. When Students Hijack Your Classroom: How to Stay in Control & Still Teach Everyone Else is an episode from Beginning Teacher Talk by Dr. Lori Friesen.

This episode is 23:35 long.

This episode was published on Nov 26, 2025.

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