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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

At this stage, I am probably not thinking that much about the other students because I have asked the participating student to tell meand me alone. Im the one who is going to be looking at the student when they talk, and I also expect that they will look at me. Then, say Tell us __. Be intentional with your movements.

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

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Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative is expected to reach more than 10,000 educators and 250,000 students across the participating districts and many more educators through participation in the online course.

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ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation

eSchool News

AI Trust You- Building a Culture of Trust and Learning with AI : Discover how LBUSD empowers educators through thoughtful AI integration. Participants will gain practical, ready-to-use approaches to create inclusive/responsive learning environments as a tool for liberation and empowerment.

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Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols

eSchool News

When staff members are empowered to participate in emergency planning and response, their sense of safety is improved. District leaders should adopt and implement response protocols that cover all types of emergencies. Schools should have building-level response protocols and protocols for incidents when first responders are needed.

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

k12 Digest

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. broadened my worldview and helped me internalize the importance of cultural relevance and adaptability in educational reform—what works in one context must be thoughtfully localized in another.