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Jan 02
Research says “supportive school climate improves student attendance” – Jan.2/23
Listen now to recent podcasts on Circle Forum For Season 6 of CircleForum, we’re going to be taking a closer look at the research on things that work to improve student attendance and how that fits with restorative practices. “Students reporting “moderate” and “negative” climate in their schools were more likely to attend schools with …
Jan 02
Start with data when addressing the complexity of student attendance – Dec.27/22
Listen now to recent podcasts on Circle Forum In this fourth of 4 conversations about the complex solutions required to address student attendance issues, Shelley, Steve and Stan end where schools need to start, with the attendance data. The article published in October 2022 by Dr. Jess Whitley of the University of Ottawa and Dr. …
Jan 02
School climate impacts student attendance – Dec. 20/22
Listen now to recent podcasts on Circle Forum Shelley, Steve and Stan continue part 3 of their discussion about an article published in October 2022 by Dr. Jess Whitley of the University of Ottawa and Dr. Beth Saggers Queensland University of Technology. It’s called“School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as …
Jan 02
Building relationships part of the complex solutions to student absenteeism – Dec.13/22
Listen now to recent podcasts on Circle Forum Shelley, Steve and Stan continue part 2 of their discussion about an article published in October 2022 by Dr. Jess Whitley of the University of Ottawa and Dr. Beth Saggers Queensland University of Technology. It’s called“School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as …
Jan 02
There are many reasons why students miss school or struggle with engagement – Dec.6/22
Listen now to recent podcasts on Circle Forum Shelley, Steve and Stan discuss an article published in October 2022 by Dr. Jess Whitley of the University of Ottawa and Dr. Beth Saggers Queensland University of Technology. It’s called“School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well.” Restorative leadership is the lens …
Jan 02
Reflecting on WHY propels purpose and meaning every day – Nov.22/22
Listen now to recent podcasts on Circle Forum “Knowing your WHY makes your HOW more impactful as you work in your purpose”Michael Jr. With the busyness of day to day work in schools, educators seldom take much time to consider and reflect on their WHY. Knowing your WHY fits well into a restorative mindset. 2:58 …
Nov 16
Being known and knowing others amplifies school safety – Nov. 15/22
Listen now to the podcast now on Circle Forum Connections between students and the adults at school has a big impact on school safety particularly on the trust levels needed to report a concern. Safety also depends on the adult to adult trust in the building. 2:35Create a community culture of caring 3:08Kids can build empathy …
Nov 16
White educators developing listening skills essential to indigenous student attendance – Nov. 8/22
Listen now to the podcast now on Circle Forum A settler bias and a colonial attitude are so much a part of white educators’ lives that even the questions asked can illustrate the ongoing nature of colonialism. It’s important for us as white educators to think through or be reminded of how our language can impact …
Nov 16
Opportunities to fail leads learning and enjoyment – Nov.1/22
Listen now to the podcast now on Circle Forum Leaders can learn from staff or students who miss the mark and fail at a new endeavour. Seeing the patterns of behaviour creates the opportunity to ask great questions and listen for staff and student strengths. Awareness of something not working right is a restorative moment and …
Nov 16
Leverage both ears and propel conversations – Oct 25/22
Listen now to the podcast now on Circle Forum Leaders are regularly involved in resolving conflicts and neglect the connected social justice aspects. Each situation presents leaders with the opportunity to listen for understanding and the opportunity to deal with a structure or policy that is unfair or unjust. It’s not easy yet it starts with …