384: "It Wasn't Me!" What to Do When Students Deny Misbehavior

LEARN MORE at You clearly saw what happened, and yet the student looks at you and says, "It wasn't me!" Moments like this can be incredibly frustrating, and they often tempt us to argue, lecture, or double down. Where do you go from there? In this episode, Linda and Amanda discuss how to respond calmly and confidently when a student denies misbehavior. 00:00 Understanding Student Dishonesty 03:16 Responding to Arguments Calmly 08:15 The Nuances of Lying in the Classroom 12:20 Addressing Dishonesty with Love and Wisdom Resources/Links Mentioned: Free Classroom Management Training: If you liked this episode, check out episode 381 at

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384: "It Wasn't Me!" What to Do When Students Deny Misbehavior is an episode from Teach 4 the Heart by Linda Kardamis.

This episode is 15:12 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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