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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. The school’s culture and discipline practices were punitive and exclusionary. and “What motivates you to learn?”

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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

A former principal of Shaw Academy and current administrator in Durham Public Schools, he has led schoolwide initiatives, managed academic programs, and cultivated positive learning environments. The school’s culture and discipline practices were punitive and exclusionary. and “What motivates you to learn?”

Culture 233
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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

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Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. If we want students to see learning as a shared experience, we must be intentional in the language we use.

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

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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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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

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The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

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There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs. Here are ten standout resources that can enhance instruction, boost engagement, and support deeper learning. It’s especially helpful for English learners and auditory learners.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. He shared his views on integrating technology meaningfully into the classroom, Teaching methodologies, personalized learning, interdisciplinary instruction, and many more.