Below are books, articles and lesson plans that educators can use to facilitate important conversations around building strong school culture both with and for their students, and to continue to develop their own skillset towards building inclusive classrooms and promoting safe environments for all students.
How do students, staff, and strangers feel when they walk into your school building? Many principals work hard to create an atmosphere that is welcoming, warm, and productive. The articles included share stories and practical tips that will help you create a climate that is positive and ensures success.
The following are resources on restorative justice and school culture that can be used to deepen educators understanding of restorative justice and school culture.
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24/7 Respect Program
24/7 Respect is a program, created by the Boston Public Schools (BPS) Office of Equity, to empower students to address and report bias-based and sexual misconduct, whether it is in-person or online.
Students in grades 6 through 12 watch and discuss the film, "24/7 Respect," to better understand how to identify and report bias-based and sexual misconduct. In addition, schools are provided with optional lesson plans, enabling students to deepen their understanding of how to foster a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all.
The BPS Office of Equity launched 24/7 Respect in the spring of 2019 in response to an alarming nationwide increase in students engaging in bias-based and sexual misconduct, including posting offensive racial comments online and "sexting."
You can learn more about the 24/7 Respect program, here.