teacher-student relationships

An indifferent student with few real friends, PJ Barnes accidentally gains possession of his English teacher's personal journal and at the same time becomes involved with some drug dealers, but when his mother is in a car accident that lands her in the hospital, his already complicated life starts to spin out of control.

Offers advice on how to become an effective teacher through the development of three characteristics--positive expectations, classroom management, and lesson mastery--and discusses the need for teachers to continue in personal learning and growth to become a professional educator.

Adjusting to middle school becomes easier for twelve-year-old Maggie when she finds that her biology teacher, who is blind, can learn a few things from her about working with his guide dog.

When rumors that Janice's favorite teacher is gay begin to circulate at school and in the community, she decides to stand up for him even in the face of her mother's opposition.

Provides ideas for overwhelmed teachers to cope with the demands of the work day and continue to make a difference in their students' lives, including tips on inviting special guests, looking for field trips, promoting a learning environment, defusing tension in the classroom, and much more.

Chronicles the teaching experiences of Janet Allen, and gives suggestions for helping students who are considered "at risk" learn to like school and take an active role in creating their own curriculum.

Mike and his friends try to help their fourth-grade teacher learn how to play baseball before the annual teacher-student game.

When a sixteen-year-old girl seduces her teacher, she unleashes a series of events that have to potential to ruin her life, her family, and her teacher's career.