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...
Optimism at the Start: Reflections from All Those Back-to-School Sales
It’s that time of year when Target and Walmart dedicate sections of their stores to "Back to School" promotions. For some teachers, the "On Sale" signs signal the end of their summ...
Theory in Action: Transforming School Discipline
Enrico Fermi, celebrated as the “Father of the Atomic Age,” was among the last generation of physicists equally at home in theory and experiment. In 1933, for example, he introduce...
Restorative Practices, Made Visible
Restorative Practices Posters Available for Download: 🔗 Download Posters At LAIRP, we’ve always believed that restorative practices don’t have to be complicated to be powerful. In...
