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Is restorative practice too time-consuming? Think again. Punitive methods often fail to address the root causes of behavior, leading to repeated consequences and wasted time. Understanding needs and obligations is more efficient. Algenoy Alexander

Teachers' beliefs about students profoundly influence their behavior. Focusing on a strength-based approach helps shape positive student identities, moving away from deficit-based thinking Algenoy Alexander

Growing up in tough Chicago neighborhoods, I learned about fighting. But most Black men I met weren't a threat. Where does the pervasive fear come from if not from lived reality? Systemic bias and media narratives play a huge role. Algenoy Alexander

It's far easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults. This video explores the F.A.M.E. mindset for proactive child development and sheds light on educational systems contributing to disparities and the school-to-prison pipeline. Algenoy Alexander

Black students face harsher school discipline, impacting graduation and leading to cycles of lower wages and limited opportunities. We must interrogate our practices and move from passive participation to active solutions, embracing restorative practices to build a more just future. Algenoy Alexander

Black students face harsher school discipline, impacting graduation and leading to cycles of lower wages and limited opportunities. We must interrogate our practices and move from passive participation to active solutions, embracing restorative practices to build a more just future. Algenoy Alexander

8th graders discuss identity and how it influences behaviors.

I believe when you teach students how to empathize… when you slow down the play and get them to really think about their impact of their actions in advance…They will often choose to shift their behaviors.