How Teachers Can Support Arab-American Students 14Feb2022 by Jennifer Gonzalez Even when they appear to be navigating school successfully, Arab-American students aren’t thriving like they could. But we can change that.
Suicide Prevention: What Teachers Can Do 5Sep2021 by Jennifer Gonzalez Suicide is a leading cause of death in young people. What can teachers do to help?
Creating Moments of Genuine Connection Online 16Aug2020 by Jennifer Gonzalez Making each student feel known and respected is always important. So how do you do it when teaching online?
The Time I Made a Fart Sound During a Test 24Nov2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez All thirty of them jerked their heads up at once and stared at me, mouths open. For a moment the air was still while they tried to process what had just happened.
Repairing Harm: A Better Alternative to Punishment 10Nov2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez Exclusionary punishments don’t really change behavior. Having students work to repair the harm done by their actions can be much more effective.
Restorative Justice in School: An Overview 18Feb2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Instead of looking for ways to make punishments stricter, restorative justice seeks to build relationships and repair harm. Learn more about how this holistic approach works.
The Magic of Validation 18Dec2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez It can feel unnatural at first, but once you’ve given validation a try, some of your most difficult conversations are going to get a whole lot better.
The Story of the Students and the Replacement Books 10Dec2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez On some days, teaching can crush our souls. But on other days it does the opposite.
Making School a Safe Place for LGBTQ Students 5Nov2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Discrimination and harassment are still a daily reality for many LGBTQ students. Here are some things teachers can do to change that.
