Education Expert Outlines a Four-Step Model for Cultivating Rigorous, Caring Classrooms

Bloomington, Ind. (October 12, 2018)— In Every Student, Every Day: A No-Nonsense Nurturer® Approach to Reaching All Learners—published by Solution Tree—author Kristyn Klei Borrero, EdD, details how to optimally support the needs of every student by adopting the lessons, mindsets, beliefs and strategies of No-Nonsense Nurturers.

No-Nonsense Nurturers were the teachers studied by Dr. Klei Borrero and internationally renowned educational consultant Lee Canter who had some of the highest academic gains in the country. They are defined as educators who thoughtfully build relationships with each student, set high expectations for every academic challenge, and hold themselves and their students accountable for achievement. Every Student, Every Day codifies the practices of these high-performing teachers.

“As educators, it is imperative that we learn about and exercise our relationships with students to provide the best environment for all students to learn, grow and further develop who they are as individuals and as part of society,” explained Dr. Klei Borrero. “This is the true goal of all No-Nonsense Nurturers.”

Grounded in education theory, The No-Nonsense Nurturer four-step model advises educators to:

1. Give precise directions so every student knows how to be successful with each activity or academic challenge.
2. Narrate positive behaviors of students who are following directions, making choices in the best interest of their learning and the learning of their peers.
3. Implement socially just and equitable accountability systems to encourage strong choices, self-discipline and leveraging incentives for high levels of performance or collaboration.
4. Build life-altering relationships with students beyond academics and really get to know them as individuals.

Divided into two parts, Every Student, Every Day first investigates the relationship-building paradigms of effective educators and explores the strategies and philosophies of No-Nonsense Nurturers. Every Student, Every Day then helps readers define the strengths of their teaching style and outlines potential opportunities for them to improve, based on the highly effective practices of No-Nonsense Nurturers. In addition, each chapter provides reflection activities and videos that offer real-life examples of how teachers use the model in classrooms.

Meaghan Loftus, principal of Ashley Park PreK–8 School in North Carolina, gave high praise to Dr. Klei Borrerro’s model, stating, “As a school leader who has leveraged Klei Borrero’s No-Nonsense Nurturer four-step model, I can say it is the single greatest factor in my school’s significant gains in student culture and achievement. It provides the why for change, the tools and resources to get there and the mindset needed to maintain it.”

Every Student, Every Day is now available to order at SolutionTree.com.

About the Author
Kristyn Klei Borrero, EdD, is an accomplished educational leader and coach who strives to make a profound difference in the professional lives of other educators. Dr. Klei Borrero has served as a classroom teacher, principal and area superintendent and is committed to improving the academic outcomes for all students, especially those in traditionally disenfranchised schools.

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