Adult Relationships in Restorative Schools
We cannot grow a strong plant in a broken pot. Restorative schools do not simply teach about relationships; they embody them. The relational culture among adults is the soil in whi...
Adolescent Radicalization and the Brain: What Netflix’s Mini-Series Adolescence Teaches Us About the Teenage Brain
Why Adolescence Matters In mid September the limited series Adolescence won an unprecedented eight Emmy Awards (if you have not yet seen it, I would highly recommend it). The serie...
The North American Restorative Conference II: A Reflection on Connection and Growth
The North American Restorative Conference has officially concluded, and it’s time to reflect on this extraordinary event that took place in Downey, California, from November 5–7, 2...
The New Frontier of Discipline: Right-Brain Restorative Practices
This week's blog comes from a recent article that was published across 450 news sites. LAIRP introduces Right-Brain Restorative Practices, a groundbreaking approach to discipline t...
Three Important Quotes Every Educator Should Commit to Memory
For this week’s blog, I am compiling a list of some of the most used – and powerful – quotes in education. I admit that they are also some of my favorite quotes - the ones I repeat...
Neuroscience and Restorative Practices: Healing Through Right-Brain Engagement
The human brain can be understood as a historical organ, encoding psychobiological experiences that shape the foundation of self-regulation (Schore, 2012). From early childhood, th...
A Short History of Discipline Practices in the United States
Disciplinary practices have evolved in tandem with the growth of formal education in the United States. Just as the latter constantly changed and responded to the pressing needs of...
The Phenomenon of “Cracking” in Today’s Sociopolitical Climate: A Restorative Leadership Approach to Mitigating Burnout
In today’s rapidly shifting social and political climate, the workplace is experiencing heightened levels of stress, polarization, and emotional strain. Many professionals - especi...
