This framework from the National Council on Teacher Quality is a concise, research-backed resource. It frames classroom management as a persistent challenge: new and veteran teachers alike struggle to manage student behavior. It shares that more than half of teachers report addressing behavioral challenges daily and cite it as their top source of work-related stress, yet preparation programs are not equipping teachers with sufficient training in evidence-based classroom management strategies. The framework identifies three research-supported focus areas deemed critical for helping aspiring elementary teachers build a strong foundation, reconceptualizing classroom management as far more than behavior control. It emphasizes three practices: understanding the causes of student behavior, setting clear expectations and engaging learning environments, and responding proactively in ways that build social-emotional competence, strengthen relationships, and reduce inequitable discipline. This framework is designed to benefit teacher preparation programs and teacher candidates, offering practical guidance for stronger, more equitable, and proactive classroom practice.