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Steven and Greg, two fourth grade boys in my first classroom, had just come in from recess. On their way in, Steven shoved a girl to get inside before she did. Greg followed suit, and left the girl in tears. I hadn’t seen the pushing, but when Caitlin came in the classroom in tears, I wa
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