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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

The school’s culture and discipline practices were punitive and exclusionary. By moving from compliance to cultural transformation, we created a safe, supportive, and equitable environment. The post From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices appeared first on K12 Digest.

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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

eSchool News

Key points: Students’ contributions matter for the collective learning of everyone in the room 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture Why support for students and a strong school culture are key For more news on classroom culture, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As educators, we know that small moves make a big difference, (..)

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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

eSchool News

What began as a simple classroom project to encourage reading evolved into a movement that amplified student voices, built confidence, and connected learners across cultures. Farah’s choice reflected pride in her cultural identity, and her delivery was clear, persuasive, and engaging. The assignment?

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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

The school’s culture and discipline practices were punitive and exclusionary. By moving from compliance to cultural transformation, we created a safe, supportive, and equitable environment. The post From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices appeared first on K12 Digest.

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Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

Catlin Tucker

September 8th is International Literacy Day, a great time to think about promoting a class culture that values reading. Below are strategies and resources I’ve used to cultivate a reading culture in my classroom. Cultivating a culture of reading doesn’t happen overnight. Guest post written by Amy Tobener-Talley.

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ISTE+ASCD and Pinterest Partner to Transform Digital Culture in Schools

eSchool News

Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative will establish digital wellbeing task forces in 12 school districts, bringing together educators, leaders, and experts in youth mental health and digital citizenship.

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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: How School Districts Choose Edtech That’s Culturally Relevant

Edsurge

As classrooms across America become increasingly diverse, with growing populations of multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, school districts face a critical challenge: selecting educational technology that truly serves all students. Embed equity in procurement: Make cultural responsiveness a formal requirement.

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