Evidence Based Kate
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courtnayu :
This is holding boundaries. It’s not mean.
2026-05-21 22:20:51
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A$hley :
Mean aka strict
2026-05-21 21:11:50
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Anne :
Kids don’t really enjoy chaos. They prefer structure and consistency.
2026-05-22 03:50:42
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Kim :
I've been telling parents that I do things FOR their children, not TO them. Short term pain for long term gain
2026-05-22 01:13:14
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Wingnut67 :
I’m a retired “mean” teacher too, but was also the most requested teacher in my building. I would lint to add research also short that everything being a negotiation increases anxiety in children. It becomes a relief when the answer is predictable and clear. Even if it’s not the answer the child wants.
2026-05-21 20:29:58
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SuzieKabloozie :
I am known as a "fun strict" teacher. I'm okay with that.
2026-05-23 02:47:27
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✨Soul Clarity✨ :
I’m proud to be a “mean” teacher. I’m also the Fun Teacher, the Cool Teacher, and a Favorite Teacher. 💙
2026-05-22 20:45:17
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Allthebooks :
If people coined you mean, it has nothing to do with the things you discussed and 💯 with how you treated your students while doing them.
2026-05-22 15:04:21
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HMS :
We are “mean” because we already know kids need structure and boundaries.
2026-05-23 14:21:05
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tillbar :
Yes, high standards are often seen by some as “mean”. Those teachers that hold high standards often “care” the most because they believe that all can succeed and are willing to push to get them to.
2026-05-22 22:16:23
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Lacey🖤 :
Accountability and routine!
2026-05-22 01:11:49
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Stef :
Developing executive functioning and ‘being uncomfortable’ to grow are so critical!
2026-05-23 13:08:42
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cindimademe :
So glad I found you! I plan to dig into Hattie and his work this summer…To piggy back on this video…a higher order thinking question would require more wait time.
2026-05-21 21:29:56
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Tiffatini :
Omg! I am a mean teacher!! The kids still like me and that is because they know I my expectations and know that I hold everyone to that!!!
2026-05-22 03:23:58
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groovesicle :
I had a well-behaved student (in a wild class) tell me once they wished I was a strict teacher. Best believe I took that to heart!!!! They get frustrated at first but they WANT the structure
2026-05-22 10:32:07
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Mac Holl 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 :
Thank you for this. Some of these parents really need to hear this so they don’t feel personally attacked when their child comes home upset over clear, reasonable boundaries
2026-05-24 01:21:29
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Sarah R. :
clearly defined boundaries help kids feel safe because they know the adults are in charge and are capable of caring for them
2026-05-22 23:31:31
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millennialmems :
I always tell parents I am not mean, I'm direct. "Clear is kind"
2026-05-23 22:31:32
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teach_ create_ caffeinate :
Just realizing when I’m called “the mean teacher” this is why. I literally do all of these, and go out of my way to make students feel valued, wanted, loved, etc… I will often times have the students in conflict talk with one another right in front of me until a solution is reached. It’s awkward but they grow.
2026-05-22 12:59:19
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Kari Alizabeth :
productive struggle!!! yes!!
2026-05-22 01:39:11
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Erica 💙 💙 :
Im that strict teacher. Transitions are important and if kids are too busy staring off in space instead of writing their name on the paper to getting started is an issue for me. I dont need to reverse my job because they dont want to do theirs.
2026-05-24 00:46:14
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Observe123 :
I struggle with this as a teacher and a parent. My son is autistic and everything you mentioned ( transitions, executive functioning and social skills) are hard for him. I struggle with when to speak to his teacher about these issues. I want his needs tk be respected and accommodated BUT he also needs fo learn thesd lessons as well
2026-05-22 01:04:06
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hafsa :
as a teacher who is too nice, this is so helpful!
2026-05-22 20:34:40
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🌹 🌹 :
I have a meeting today with a parent because I am mean.
2026-05-22 08:45:37
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KR :
I make sure to say at open house that their student will say I heard the I’m mean or think I’m mean. I tell parents “no, I’m not mean. I have standards and expectations. I as teacher have high standards and expectations for my students and I expect they as parents start to have them too.”
2026-05-23 00:57:16
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