Jun 28
Restorative justice, … is a huge component of this new vision of justice. As a practice that facilitates conversation, restorative justice allows a crime survivor to explain what they need to make things right, and then holds the guilty party accountable for doing it. It’s a victim-centered process in which everyone is treated with dignity …
Jun 08
Complete a culture inventory Establish digital community agreements Establish trusting relationships Build respect Scaffold responsibility Read article
Jun 05
“I cannot imagine watching the murder of George Floyd and feeling anything but pain, anger, and sadness.”
May 22
“Secure your safety belt first.
Infuse exercises that involve connectedness
Let everyone play a role.
Embrace questions
Practice the art of listening.”
Apr 26
“the restorative questions card can really be helpful for a teacher or anyone else who wants to organize a responsive talking circle – assuredly a virtual circle – using a tool like Zoom or Google Hangouts.”
Apr 13
“In this new environment, schools and districts have tried to create some unique shared experiences, teachers driving their cars parade-style through students’ neighborhoods, creating “we miss you” montage videos, and organizing virtual spirit weeks. They’re also turning to smaller, ongoing ways to rebuild that community.”
Apr 13
“Some pre-K and elementary teachers have started to move circle time, a daily fixture in many early years classrooms, online. “
Apr 13
Every class online or face to face can start with a quick opening and closing circle that’s often known as a Check in or a Check out.
Apr 08
Technology in teaching can create more barriers so here’s one experienced teacher’s suggestions to humanize the pedagogy.
