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Maslow Before Bloom: Why Emotional Safety Precedes Academic Success
Post by Dr. Will Pulgarin

Maslow Before Bloom: Why Emotional Safety Precedes Academic Success

A few weeks ago, I received an email from a school district employee looking to work together with The Los Angeles Institute of Restorative Practices (LAIRP). What caught my attention wasn’t the messa...

Oppressive Language Curriculum: The Power of Words, Names, and History
Post by Janelle Naomi Rouse

Oppressive Language Curriculum: The Power of Words, Names, and History

This school year, more than many before, we are seeing an uptick in racial slurs and curse words being used by students. This shift is not just in high schools where, in the past, students were more i...

Unlocking Educational Transformation: The Power of People
Post by Dr. Will Pulgarin

Unlocking Educational Transformation: The Power of People

The journey of educational reform is rarely a straight line. History teaches us that even the most meticulously designed initiatives are inevitably shaped by the hands and hearts of those entrusted wi...

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