Teachers are drawn to Emerson because it gives them the freedom to structure creative curricula, design unique and advanced level courses, and set their own classroom rules.

For example, teachers can alter student behavior by systematically rewarding students who follow classroom rules with praise, stars, or tokens exchangeable for sundry items.

She helped Mrs. Reynolds establish classroom rules, as basic as when her students would be permitted bathroom breaks.

Idiosyncratic classroom rules may be established by the teacher for their class, so long as they don't violate Individual Education principles.

But the reality of a tough neighborhood showed up in one of the classroom rules: "No Weapons."

But first, as experienced teachers warn repeatedly, Ms. Moffett's students need to learn the classroom rules.

It involves assigning a disorderly student sentences or the classroom rules to write repeatedly.

As classroom rules were replaced with rights, less adult control was needed and group conversations changed from chaotic chatter to the respectful exchange of ideas.

Students are aware of the classroom rules and know routines and procedures.

She said they also draw up the classroom rules.