Transform.Ed Briefing #71
Inside the Briefing: From conflict to connection - learning to put relationships at the heart of the restorative process.
Quick Update 🔔
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In less than 12 days (Jun 03), the new cohort begins its journey to shape future global citizens. Don’t miss this chance to deliver an enriching learning experience designed by UNESCO MGIEP. Recommend your school or any others in your network today!
Big Ideas 💡
The Critical Role of School Leaders in Implementing Social and Emotional Learning
By Dr. Norris M Haynes | .ed Magazine
Building a Positive School Climate Through Restorative Practices
By Sarah Klevan | Learning Policy Institute
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “What aspect of repairing relationships in classrooms presents the greatest struggle for teachers?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
50% chose Emotional exhaustion and the remaining 50% selected Trust building with students.
Would you like to discuss these results in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Policy Brief » Fostering Belonging, Transforming Schools: The Impact of Restorative Practices
By Learning Policy Institute
The policy brief demonstrates the impact of restorative practices in transforming school culture and improving student relationships. To examine the use of restorative practices on the school and student outcomes, the findings collected include 6 years of student survey data and California administrative data. Based on this policy brief, restorative practices could help lower the rates of student misbehavior, substance abuse, and student mental health challenges as well as enhance the school environment and student achievement.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Jul 05-19 | FREE ENTRY » Enabling Mental Well-Being of Educators
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation
May 27 | FREE ENTRY » From Conflict to Connection
This is a Hybrid Event hosted by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture.
May 31 | FREE ENTRY » Effective Communication and Getting Through Conflict
This is an Offsite Event hosted by BHHP.
Jun 11 | PAID ENTRY » How to Effectively Support Children with Challenging Behaviour
This is an Online Event hosted by The Education People.
Jun 18 | PAID ENTRY » Reimagining Relationships Workshop: Confronting conflict
This is an Online Event hosted by the Hedgerow Therapy Collective.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » Freedom Writers
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
Documentary » Growing Fairness
A short documentary about “growing” restorative justice practices in schools.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Fundamentals of Educational Psychology and Development
By the Alpha Academy
Books 📚
Creating Supportive Learning Environment » Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools: A Practical Guide to Transforming School Communities
By Margaret Thorsborne
Community Connect 💭
How do you address cultural conflicts or misunderstandings in the classroom?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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The Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading specialist international organization based in South Asia (NCR Delhi, India) and the European Union (Tallinn, Estonia). Its principal mandate is to realize the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development). Since 2016, the GCF has impacted education in 70+ countries, striving to transform education for human and planetary flourishing.
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