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.
Why Teaching is Like Dating 14May2017 by Jason Boll We should want our students to like us, but not because we awkwardly talk about rap music and basketball.
What’s Going on Here? How to Have a Trouble Huddle with Students 5Mar2017 by Sherri Spelic With a trouble huddle, you allow your best laid plans to veer off the rails, stop the activity, and ask, “What’s going on here? What seems to be the problem?”
Creating a Welcoming Classroom for Students with Special Needs 20Nov2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Many regular ed teachers feel inadequately prepared to serve the needs of students with special needs. Here are some ideas.
Is Your Classroom Academically Safe? 2Oct2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez So much of learning depends on whether your students feel comfortable taking risks. Here are some suggestions for making your classroom an academic safe space.
