Justice Committee: using restorative practices to resolve conflicts. Plus: 5 ways to protect your prep time

Justice Committee; Protect Your Prep; The Refugee Experience; Reframing Questions for Comprehension; Digital Tools and Distraction |

View Online August 16, 2017 Justice Committee: Using Restorative Practices to Resolve Conflicts Students at Pittsfield Middle High School are trained to mediate conflicts between their fellow students—and between students and teachers. Protect Your Prep Your prep time is precious. Here are five ways to avoid ambushes, interruptions, and procrastination. Books That Explore the Refugee Experience These nine books—for students of all grade levels—convey what it's like to be a refugee. Credit: ©Gable Denims/500px Reframing Questions for Student Comprehension What if it's the questions, not the answers, that are tripping students up on tests? Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Syda Productions Digital Tools and Distraction in School We should be deliberately teaching middle and high school students how to manage their devices. Don't Miss Battling Decision Fatigue A Push in the Right Direction It's OK to Say No Note Taking With Technology A Surprising Way to Reduce Math Stress FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@news.edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2017 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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