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How Ditching Candy Rewards Can Supercharge Elementary Learning
How Ditching Candy Rewards Can Supercharge Elementary Learning

What if one of the most common classroom management strategies is quietly undermining student motivation? Many elementary classrooms still rely on candy, prizes, and token rewards to drive behavior, but research shows these quick fixes can weaken students’ independence and long-term engagement.

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