By Nicki Salcedo, contributor 

The classroom buzzed with the noise of 3rd graders. The voices became one sound. The sound of explosive laughter and strange soliloquies and the complaints of being a kid. So many complaints.

The teacher pointed to the Tattle Tale Book. “If you need to tattle, put it in the book. Write it down. I’ll write a response to you.” There were some good lessons there.

Decide what matters.

Document the problem.

Tell your teacher.

She will listen.

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