Articles by Dr. Will Pulgarin

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School Culture & Climate: The Invisible Force That Shapes Learning
Ever walked into a school and just felt the energy—whether it was warm and welcoming or tense and disconnected? Have you ever sat in a teacher's lounge and listened intently to the types of conversati...

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Reflecting on Restorative Practices: A Year-End Message from LAIRP
As the year comes to a close, I’m honored to write the final blog for the Los Angeles Institute for Restorative Practices (LAIRP). In keeping with the spirit of reflection and growth, I want to take a...

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Restorative Practices help Promote Positive Character in Developing Youths
Since its inception, education has had two goals: to help people become smart and to help them become good (Lickona, 1993). Put another way, schools have an innate duty to help develop intellectually ...