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Apr 01
3 Strategies for Easing Teacher Stress using trauma informed restorative practices. Feb 26/24
Principals can ease teacher stress by discovering the importance of curiosity in conversations with staff. Restorative questions can be as simple as: “What’s been happening with……?How’s that affecting you? What’s been the hardest thing for you? How can I help? What’s needed next?” Have the next staff meeting in a circle. Find out more …
Feb 16
3 ways to ease stress with Principals and Vice-Principals Feb 12/24
Director’s and superintendent’s support for school based leaders like principals and vice-principals can do a lot to ease their stress. Consider how those regular principal meetings can be a catalyst for stress relief? Restorative questions can be a simple and effective way to check in with principals. Take a trauma informed restorative practice into intentional …
Feb 16
3 ways for school leaders to ease teacher stress
What can school leaders do to alleviate the immense stress on our educators? This episode explores the power of listening, asking great questions, and creating a space for teachers to share their experiences. Discover 3 of the HOW TOs of restorative practices and a trauma-informed approach that can transform your school Find out more about …
Feb 16
New 2023 research and a New Theory on Teen Mental Health – activities apart from adults Jan.22/24
New research and a new theory highlighting the pivotal role of independence in the mental health crisis among teenagers. The conversation revolves around the challenges adolescents face when it comes to decision-making and autonomy. Join us as we explore the impact of persistent helplessness, hopelessness and the crucial role restorative practices can play in reshaping …
Jan 15
Gallup Survey: 4 ways to build staff excitement in school districts – Jan. 15/24
Trust, compassion, stability and hope. These are 4 ways school superintendents built excitement in a recent Gallup poll of over 1,800 U.S. superintendents. Implementing these pillars is possible with the HOW TO of restorative practices. In this podcast we discuss this Gallup study, delving into the crucial elements that drive excitement, engagement and retention of …
Jan 15
Top 3 concerns facing school district leaders in 2024 – Jan.8/24
Tune in to our podcast as we delve into the top concerns capturing district leaders’ attention in 2024. The challenges are undoubtedly familiar: student well-being teacher turnover, Student academic recovery and educational data interpretation There is transformative potential in restorative practices as it amplifies student voices and addresses teacher retention concerns, shaping a more inclusive …
Jan 02
No one cared that I attended” said 17.7 percent of secondary school dropouts Dec.20/23
When secondary principals identify some high yield actions to address student attendance, it’s worth a second and even a third look. The National Association of Secondary School Principals article is called “10 High-yield actions to improve student attendance”. These actions are doable. The top 4 of the 10 are highlighted in our conversation starting with …
Jan 02
Cultivating Connections: The Power of Trusted Adults in Student Success Dec. 12/23
Educators tell me regularly that they went into education to make a difference for students. This week’s podcasts discusses the article HOW INFORMAL MENTORING BY TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND COACHES SUPPORTS STUDENTS’ LONG-RUN ACADEMIC SUCCESS talks about how much adults can impact academics just by doing the little things of connecting with kids. If informal mentors …
Jan 02
Say what? A restorative conference for Attendance? Dec.11/23
Secondary student absenteeism is a concern in all school districts. We’re working with one district to use restorative conferences for student attendance. It takes courage to be open and vulnerable to something new and something that is scripted. And it works! The restorative conference for attendance moves the conversation from compliance – we expect you …
Jan 02
How much can intentional connections to SK – Grade 2 Parents actually impact student attendance? Nov.29/23
Educators know the importance of parental involvement in student success. What if we started with parents in primary grades with the intention of addressing student attendance? We are involved in just that. It’s important to make intentional connections with parents, specifically those of at-risk students facing chronic absenteeism. Understanding these early patterns in a child’s …