EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 19 MIN
I Spent 24 Hours Helping Teachers Run Classroom Circles—Here’s What I Learned
from Amplify RJ (Restorative Justice) · host David Ryan Castro-Harris
Send us Fan MailLast week, I spent 24 hours supporting teachers in running restorative justice classroom circles, and the impact was powerful. In this episode, I’m sharing what I witnessed—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the small but meaningful shifts that happen when teachers commit to building relationships, not just managing behavior.🔹 How teachers are integrating circles into their classrooms🔹 The impact on student relationships, behavior & learning🔹 Why rituals for “softness” matter in schools🔹 Lessons on patience, trust & shifting school cultureWhether you’re an educator, school leader, or RJ practitioner, this episode will give you practical insights on how to make restorative practices sustainable in classrooms.🔗 Resources & Next Steps:✨ Join the free Amplify RJ community & access the other courses & membership resources: https://community.amplifyrj.com/communities/groups/arjcommunity/home?invite=67dc711150ec55e8a8a03a1b✨ Download my Classroom Connection Prompts (Pay What You Can!): https://amplifyrj.com/questions-for-connected-classrooms ✨ Want training for your school? Let’s talk! Email: [email protected]📌 If this episode resonates, leave a review & "amplify" by sharing with someone who'd benefit!Connect with us!SUPPORT by sharing this podcast and leaving a rating or review
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Send us Fan Mail Last week, I spent 24 hours supporting teachers in running restorative justice classroom circles, and the impact was powerful. In this episode, I’m sharing what I witnessed—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the small but meaningful shifts that happen when teachers commit to building relationships, not just managing behavior. 🔹 How teachers are integrating circles into their classrooms 🔹 The impact on student relationships, behavior & learning 🔹 Why rituals for “softn...
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