How Classroom Jobs For Teens Instill Responsibility

When middle and high school students take ownership of tasks in their classroom regularly, they build a culture of teamwork and support.

Meredith Howard, a history and social studies teacher at Albert Hill Middle School in Richmond, Virginia, sees the many benefits that come from teens taking on classroom jobs. But her initial inspiration was straightforward: “It was simply a time saver and a job saver for me so I can put more of my energy towards actually teaching.”

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