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Hyphenate, keep, combine: What couples are doing with their last names now
By Tom Patel
The Kid Whisperer: How to teach positive behaviors to every kid
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.
More from Tom →Reporter · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM · 1 min read
Dear Kid Whisperer, I am currently struggling with one of my second-grade students who has autism. He is frequently screaming, swearing, and at times poking, lightly hitting or touching other students. I have been ignoring the behaviors when appropriate, and…
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