Voices from the field — teachers, school leaders, and district administrators.
"During my first two years as principal, we had over 300 office referrals and 150 out-of-school suspensions. After fully implementing these strategies — only two office referrals in six weeks."
"29 of our 35 schools were trained, affecting more than 11,000 children. We experienced a 16% decrease in suspensions and a 9% increase in test scores. None of our schools are on the improvement list."
"Pioneer Continuation High School saw suspensions drop from 39% to 18%, in-house suspensions cut in half, and significant increases in state exit exam passing rates."
"Referral numbers for class disruption were reduced by 62% at our middle school. Our high school's referrals were lower than the rival school's for the very first time ever."
"Student referrals in our middle school dropped 30% on average every year for three years straight. Because of these strategies I can say with pride: Every day, I teach."
"Since my Differentiated Instruction training, I have incorporated Randomization, Storytelling, Concentric Circles, and Entry/Exit Tickets into my courses. Not only do these strategies promote engagement in classrooms — they work powerfully with adult learners too."
"The training provided a discipline system that sets predetermined boundaries with a positive approach. Students are accountable for their actions. Built on mutual respect — it ensures teachers can teach and students can learn."
"This has been the smoothest start to the school year yet. Time to Teach has brought a cohesiveness to our staff and school site by giving us all one set of school-wide expectations for student behavior."
"After 19 years as an educator, I finally have time to teach with care and compassion. My referrals have been eliminated. Students who could never meet benchmark standards are now making dramatic gains."
Libba Sager, Elementary Teacher — Toledo Elementary, Oregon