1 : The Misfit Class's New Term Here

In many academic settings, these students carry reputations from previous years like heavy luggage.

Find out one non-academic interest for every student (gaming, skating, obscure anime, etc.) and check in on it weekly. 1 : The Misfit Class's New Term

Start Day One by explicitly stating that last year’s records don't define this year’s potential. In many academic settings, these students carry reputations

Misfits often act out because they feel "cast" in a certain role. Giving them a new character to play allows them to drop the defensive armor. 2. Radical Authenticity Misfits often act out because they feel "cast"

You cannot "fake it" with this group. They have a built-in radar for insincerity.

Redefining their behavior as a skill set rather than a problem changes their internal narrative. 4. Co-Created Culture

Relationships are built in the margins—the five minutes before class starts or the walk to the cafeteria.