Tag: restorative justice practices
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Why Culturally Responsive Teaching is Crucial for Alternative Schools and Settings
Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial component of education in alternative schools and settings. It involves creating an inclusive environment that acknowledges and respects the diversity of students’ backgrounds, experiences, and cultural identities. The goal is to ensure that every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed academically and socially. One key aspect of…
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Democratic Schools: A Retrospective Look at Summerhill School and Brooklyn Free School
Democratic Schools: A Retrospective Look at Summerhill School and Brooklyn Free School Alternative schooling and education have been around for decades, with Summerhill School in the UK often hailed as the first democratic school. Founded by A.S. Neill in 1921, it was a radical departure from traditional schools of its time – children were given…
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