Apr 13
“We have reached a crossroads, we have emerged from what we assumed was normality, things have suddenly overturned. One of our main tasks now – especially those of us who are not sick, are not frontline workers, and are not dealing with other economic or housing difficulties – is to understand this moment, what it might require of us, and what it might make possible.”
Apr 08
Technology in teaching can create more barriers so here’s one experienced teacher’s suggestions to humanize the pedagogy.
Apr 02
“Over the past two decades in the Restorative Justice movement, we have been nurturing relationships as the basis of healthy community and as a critical part of any response to the disruption of
healthy community. That relational work has been done primarily in physical face-to-face presence
with one another. The COVID19 pandemic has severely limited our ability to be physically present with one another. Consequently, many people are seeking ways to continue relational work
by other means—other than being in the same physical space. ” Kay Pranis
Apr 02
“the research is clear and has been for some time: when kids spend their daytime hours in safe, supportive schools where adults work every day to build strong relationships with every student, they are simply better, more engaged learners.”
Apr 01
“As schools across the country remain closed, students with trauma, difficult home situations, and anxiety need support now more than ever.”
Mar 31
“”We’re going to practice patience, not perfection, and we’re not going to let perfection be the enemy of progress,” Superintendent Michelle Reid
Mar 30
“Restorative practices is the social science of relationships and community.” John W. Bailie IIRP
Mar 30
“Now that students are spending more time online, educators can guide them in understanding that human connections can be lost or amplified. ” Maurice Elias
Mar 26
“There are many ways to connect – in person with our families at home, but also using email, phone, texts, video calling, conference calls and social media. Circles can happen virtually,.IIRP”
