WestEd published a research brief that found “students who had larger exposure to restorative practices saw less exposure to exclusionary discipline, smaller racial disparities in discipline, and improved academic achievement.” https://t.co/FhgbbozSGi
You know what students won't remember in the first week? The rules and procedures of your class.
You know what students will remember? Whether or not they felt safe, connected, and how you made them feel.
Prompts like this will help you explore the beliefs and attitudes you hold around celebrations, and, in particular, celebrating your own accomplishments.
Too often I’m hearing from educators that the lows are feeling like they outweigh the highs. Does that sound like you or someone you know? If so, here's a 3 min strategy.
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When you hear people’s concern about kids “falling behind” ask what that means. In reality it’s about arbitrary and even meaningless milestones. Time away from school isn’t about curriculum loss but loss of time with caring adults and peers.