This was my middle school experience. Teachers gossiped like crazy, and if one took a dislike to you, you became branded. I had my own issues at the time, but m

This was my middle school experience. Teachers gossiped like crazy, and if one took a dislike to you, you became branded. I had my own issues at the time, but man I hated that school. Fast forward to high school, and life totally turned around. Motivation, attainment and having a teacher believe in you are all closely tied together.