Simple ways to connect with students during COVID-19
Category: Restorative Practice & Absenteeism
Apr 02
Practical suggestions for running an online circle in times of physical distancing
“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
7 ways to maintain relationships during a school closure
“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.”
Mar 30
How to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with restorative responses
“Restorative practices is the social science of relationships and community.” John W. Bailie IIRP
Mar 26
Restorative practices build connections at a time of pandemic and social distancing
“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”
Jan 20
What it takes to apply restorative practices in schools? Experienced teachers contribute what works
Larry Ferlazza compiles some experienced teachers’ writings about how suspensions won’t improve school culture, how restorative practice requires modelling and when assessment becomes restorative.
Jan 14
Reduce absenteeism by reducing suspensions using restorative practice, research says
Chronic absenteeism is made up of suspensions/expulsions in addition to excused absences and unexcused absences. Restorative initiatives research has been showing promise to reduce suspensions thereby reducing absenteeism.
Dec 18
Caring Adults Build Connections with Kids
Caring adult connections to kids build a sense of belonging and social emotional learning through the increasingly stressful teen years so that no one falls through the cracks or becomes chronically absent. See article below. “More holistically, though, social and emotional learning shouldn’t be seen as an add-on in high school, or be equated with …