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All of my students must feel connected to me. I can do that through understanding them. That understanding must be translated for the entire class to digest. Afterwards, feeling good about oneself becomes part of the culture (norms) of the class. This may be the only non-race based place that a student can enter, so it must be meaningful. Meaning brings empowerment. Empowerment in one place can make a student expect empowerment in other parts of their life. Empowerment is the key to make us respect people for the power of their vision, words, ideas and creativity -- it will end assumptions by crushing them with truth.

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It is when students, young or adult, feel physically and emotionally safe that learning can really happen and not without.

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It is when students, young or adult, feel physically and emotionally safe that learning can really happen and not without.

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I use restorative circles to reach common ground with a student without involving animosity

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I use restorative circles to reach common ground with a student without involving animosity

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If there is any bias then educating cannot be objective

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If there is any bias then educating cannot be objective

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I would implement and be repetitive/consistent with a 15/20 minute routine of having open sharing thoughts/ideas/feelings/ etc. People are creatures of habit and the more consistent a group is more students will feel comfortable to open up and share, and get to know one another to see actually how similar the students are.

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It's important because, intentionally or not, we treat people how they treat us. If we feel we have been dismissed, we more easily dismiss others when its "not our problem" to deal with. 

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It's important because, intentionally or not, we treat people how they treat us. If we feel we have been dismissed, we more easily dismiss others when its "not our problem" to deal with. 

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Planning means we have to look at educational labels (ELL, SpEd, 504, etc) so we can best approach the students needs, but it also makes it easier for us to lower expectations to meet the kids where they are rather than understanding where they are and adjusting steps for them to reach the same goals/high standards we have for our other students. 

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Planning means we have to look at educational labels (ELL, SpEd, 504, etc) so we can best approach the students needs, but it also makes it easier for us to lower expectations to meet the kids where they are rather than understanding where they are and adjusting steps for them to reach the same goals/high standards we have for our other students. 

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Planning a routine or plan for before, during, and after the discussion. As students get more familiar with these routines, they will feel more safe, and feel encouraged to share and be themselves.

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Planning a routine or plan for before, during, and after the discussion. As students get more familiar with these routines, they will feel more safe, and feel encouraged to share and be themselves.

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Giving students control is something we as teachers are learning how to do. Many times, if we give students control during group learning or Restorative Circles, we can establish ourselves as a facilitator, we are there to establish boundaries and support our students. Restorative Circles would look like whatever appropriate structures and accomodations would make your particular students comfortable.

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Giving students control is something we as teachers are learning how to do. Many times, if we give students control during group learning or Restorative Circles, we can establish ourselves as a facilitator, we are there to establish boundaries and support our students. Restorative Circles would look like whatever appropriate structures and accomodations would make your particular students comfortable.

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A student who does not feel safe in the classroom will not feel empowered or encouraged to share or be heard. Not feeling a connection with a teacher due to any bias can limit the students ability to learn, because they might not feel comfortable with their teacher.

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A student who does not feel safe in the classroom will not feel empowered or encouraged to share or be heard. Not feeling a connection with a teacher due to any bias can limit the students ability to learn, because they might not feel comfortable with their teacher.

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Like one of the speakers in the video was explaining, feeling heard equals feeling cared about. Another mentioned that conversations that are uncomfortable allow students to be on the "same page" about race. It also can provide opportunities for mutual understanding, which leads to healing in the community.

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Like one of the speakers in the video was explaining, feeling heard equals feeling cared about. Another mentioned that conversations that are uncomfortable allow students to be on the "same page" about race. It also can provide opportunities for mutual understanding, which leads to healing in the community.

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Students and people need to be apart of a community and feel safe with their community for 194 days of school. When they don't is when you get the backlash and acting out. Justin L.

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Having norms is an important thing when groups of people meet and work together. So when a issue does occur you and your group are prepared to handle it with the norms you set in advance. Justin L.

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My unconscious bias can leave a student feeling unheard, belittled, or not cared for. I don't want to leave anyone feeling that way. If the student feels that way how can they be open to learning anything from me, or respecting me as their teacher and one of their mentors.

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In my classrooms it would be difficult to use Restorative Circle we have 23-30 people in there that are supposed to open up with each other? But I do think we can use some parts of the circle in our classroom and group work. each person writes 4 things that are important for them to be successful in their school work. Justin Larusch

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If they don't feel respected and empowered after a difficult topic, then they have either been left out or not heard, this could cause them to shut down in class when something parallel to that topic shows up.

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We start the year with a discussion of what respect is and how it looks in the classroom, that way when we hit those difficult topics, we can refresh them and enter the discussion knowing why we are using the language that we do.  If it is a "difficult" class we might play take some time playing board games to get more comfortable with each other to before we address the topic.

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The unconscious bias slows down student learning, because it could be as simple as that student doesn't talk so I won't even look over there.  Teachers might not look to students because they assume that they have a different belief of experience that they don't want to talk about.  It can take away student confidence in the classroom.

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I've used them before and after a challenging topic in class, like the slave trade.  So that when we are talking about it we can remember that we are talking about humans and that we are humans, to keep them focused on that, and then after we talk about how those ideas made us feel and where we go from there. And with Zoom, the breakout rooms have been a game changer, it made everything easier because people were able to discuss and one person would share a quick summary without naming names and that was super helpful.

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Make visuals citing respect for everybody no matter the color of skin or origin posted on strategic locations where students can see them to be reminded everyday.

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Make visuals citing respect for everybody no matter the color of skin or origin posted on strategic locations where students can see them to be reminded everyday.

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Our feelings and beliefs should be left in the car. As educator are goal is to uplift students and not tear them down. We should choose our words carefully spoken and unspoken to encourage and not discourage.

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Our feelings and beliefs should be left in the car. As educator are goal is to uplift students and not tear them down. We should choose our words carefully spoken and unspoken to encourage and not discourage.

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The round table is a great way to facilitate discussion. We teach that everyone has a voice and we all need to be heard.

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The round table is a great way to facilitate discussion. We teach that everyone has a voice and we all need to be heard.

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In order for us to be respected, we must respect others beliefs, concerns and culture. Respect is not a sock you put on and take off at the end of a day. It is choice made to accept people as they are and look for the good in them. The more we focus on the good, we encourage, build and empower.

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I am wondering if I can modify the restorative circle to work with my students with developmental delays. Communication is one of the cornerstones of what we teach because communication of wants and needs is a valuable life skill. I will ave to rewatch the video several times and try to think of ways to modify for all the different ability levels of my students

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Its important that all of your students feel their feelings were heard and that they are respected and empowered of how a difficult issue affected them.

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I feel that using norms in your class is an effective tool that promotes inclusivity and builds a class community.

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A teacher's unconscious bias could unintentionally exclude a group of her students and leave them with feelings of hurt that impacts their learning.

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I do not have the opportunity of using restorative circles, but really enjoyed watching the connections being built in the video. I typically only see one student at a time.

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Students do not always have the respect of their peers (or teachers) and by allowing time and having norms during a difficult issue let's students know that there are boundaries. Once boundaries are crossed for students it can end in them shutting down and disrespect occurs. To have websites or groups prepared in advance would be smart so that students know you have researched and have ideas to support them.

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This is critical to make sure students know they have an allowance of personal feelings but also made to feel safe. Even adults need the structure and focus in order for them to feel as though their voice matters and is not to be overshadowed.

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Unconscious bias might inadvertently cause students to feel unsafe in their feelings or as though they are being disrespected.

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I love the idea of using or maybe I should say, focusing, on Restorative Circles. Maybe provide breakout rooms for virtual students so that they feel they are in a safe space amongst peers.

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Rules, values, and routines must be present so all can be heard and feel respected.

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Students watch and listen.  They interpret or perceive...they might feel not welcome and not part of the classroom because of bias.

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Students watch and listen.  They interpret or perceive...they might feel not welcome and not part of the classroom because of bias.

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I have implemented restorative circles in the past. Students learned very quickly the routines and purpose. The virtual classroom setting circle might be trickier since I think circles work really well when the students feel a sense of community- virtual learning was very hard due to lack of that sense of community.

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it is there; acknowledge it and why it is unconscious vs conscious.... be open and honest; watch your tone.

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It is important because when your students feel respected and empowered and see that you went out of your way to make sure that happens they know you care. This helps create a strong foundation of trust between the students and teacher. Which will pour into the relationship that the teacher can build with those students and therefore contributes to having a healthy class environment. Students are more eager to learn and engage in a healthy, safe class environment.

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I love the idea of using Restorative Circles to build community. This allows students to share , learn from each other and grow together. I especially think the Opening and Closing Rituals are beneficial. I loved the appreciation closing when each student drew a name and shared what they appreciated about that person. Restorative circles can provide encouragement, hope, healthy connections and healthy discussions in a respectful setting.

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It develops a life-long skill of coping with difficult aspects of their lives.

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It develops a life-long skill of coping with difficult aspects of their lives.

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Student created (with gentle guidance, of course).

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Student created (with gentle guidance, of course).

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A student loses trust and therefore it is more difficult for them to learn.

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A student loses trust and therefore it is more difficult for them to learn.

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Because if they don't they won't get the same quality education and learning experience. 

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Because if they don't they won't get the same quality education and learning experience. 

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I think we are going to come up with class norms again this year since we'll all be back together for the first time in a while.  I think that'll help keep everyone on the same page. 

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I think we are going to come up with class norms again this year since we'll all be back together for the first time in a while.  I think that'll help keep everyone on the same page. 

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It can impact the relationships that they build with certain students. 

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It can impact the relationships that they build with certain students. 

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I really want to incorporate them in my classroom this year, I thinking of maybe doing one a unit that somewhat relates to the unit but we discuss things that relate to the kids. 

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I really want to incorporate them in my classroom this year, I thinking of maybe doing one a unit that somewhat relates to the unit but we discuss things that relate to the kids. 

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Our job is to teach all student and we have to change our approach and methods to do that sometimes.

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Our job is to teach all student and we have to change our approach and methods to do that sometimes.

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Norms clarify expectations and also allow participants to confront behavior without engaging in personal conflict.

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Norms clarify expectations and also allow participants to confront behavior without engaging in personal conflict.

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Every student* deserves respect and empowerment.

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I would implement a speaking object. I would require students to be respectful and present by either taking notes or writing questions that might come up in their mind.

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If a teacher believes a student can only achieve at a certain level because of unconscious bias they will.

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I plan on using restorative circles to talk about personal art or expressions. I could also do this in a break out room.

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Everyone has an opinion. My students know it is vital that we all respect each other, whether we agree or not. As a teacher, I am committed to nurture a safe environment, have fun, grow, and build relationships for all my students. 

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Everyone has an opinion. My students know it is vital that we all respect each other, whether we agree or not. As a teacher, I am committed to nurture a safe environment, have fun, grow, and build relationships for all my students. 

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Having norms sets expectations for all. Involving students to help set them empowers them and hopefully will encourage discussions by all students.

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Having norms sets expectations for all. Involving students to help set them empowers them and hopefully will encourage discussions by all students.

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Circle time the first 5 minutes of class- give a prompt and give students time to share..

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Circle time the first 5 minutes of class- give a prompt and give students time to share..

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By limiting expectations.

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I would love to try Restorative Circles with my students (DLC) and our peer tutors.

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I would love to try Restorative Circles with my students (DLC) and our peer tutors.

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Everyone should feel their classrooms are a safe place. All students benefit from learning how to hear others lived experiences. This teaches how to respect other and empowers trust within the classroom to have hard discussions in a safe place. Having your voice heard is important.

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Norms are a great idea to help facilitate difficult discussions because if we do not all agree that is ok but everyone deserves to be heard and respected. Having norms allows for our classroom to be safe space for all people.

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As we all have varying worldviews based on our different lived experiences it is important that if a student shares with concern that they are heard and validated. This can become a class discussion that can help others see different view points and even if not everyone agrees it teaches respect and understanding of each other lived experiences.

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Using restorative circles in my DLC/PASS blended classroom helped all students to learn that our classroom was a safe space. They were able to discuss their feelings and develop social skills while building relationships with their peers.

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Students can't succeed if they don't feel seen.  It's just one more motivational factor in the bucket.

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Students can't succeed if they don't feel seen.  It's just one more motivational factor in the bucket.

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I think setting and modeling norms of civility, inclusiveness and respect should always be present in the classroom.

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I think setting and modeling norms of civility, inclusiveness and respect should always be present in the classroom.

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I don't think teachers even notice that they are doing it.  I have to constantly remind myself that students need to feel included.  I tend to call on the same students all the time.  I hate that about myself.

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I don't think teachers even notice that they are doing it.  I have to constantly remind myself that students need to feel included.  I tend to call on the same students all the time.  I hate that about myself.

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I hope we never need to Zoom again.  But Breakout Rooms would be the best alternative.

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I hope we never need to Zoom again.  But Breakout Rooms would be the best alternative.

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its about trust and connection. the students knowing that i am truly listening to them and respect them as a person will take them so much further in life outside of the classroom walls. 

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its about trust and connection. the students knowing that i am truly listening to them and respect them as a person will take them so much further in life outside of the classroom walls. 

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This looks like a great way to connect and really create the "family" setting in my classroom with my students. Helping them connect with each other and me, normalize talking and connecting and trusting each other. 

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This looks like a great way to connect and really create the "family" setting in my classroom with my students. Helping them connect with each other and me, normalize talking and connecting and trusting each other. 

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I think I would do it through writing and having them share out.

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Students may not feel heard or respected and then not want to work in your class.

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unconscious bias, creates a barrier between the student and the teacher, and therefore the learning!

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unconscious bias, creates a barrier between the student and the teacher, and therefore the learning!

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Difficult discussions can be a time to counteract or reinforce what students have experienced. It is important for students to feel safe and heard & to experience mutual respect with school personnel.

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Difficult discussions can be a time to counteract or reinforce what students have experienced. It is important for students to feel safe and heard & to experience mutual respect with school personnel.

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My classroom has only one rule & that is RESPECT. They must respect themselves, each other, their school, and their teacher. We discuss what that means using senses and record those norms so we can refer back to them.

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My classroom has only one rule & that is RESPECT. They must respect themselves, each other, their school, and their teacher. We discuss what that means using senses and record those norms so we can refer back to them.

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There are times when the language of instruction is biased against those who have not had certain experiences. Not everyone knows what a ferris wheel is or what a billiard ball looks like, so vocabulary alone can show bias.

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There are times when the language of instruction is biased against those who have not had certain experiences. Not everyone knows what a ferris wheel is or what a billiard ball looks like, so vocabulary alone can show bias.

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I think advisory period would be the perfect time/place for a restorative circle. This can happen in person, virtual, or coseated.

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I think advisory period would be the perfect time/place for a restorative circle. This can happen in person, virtual, or coseated.

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Students need to be given the opportunity to speak their truth and once the dialog is open for truth then they will gain respect for others.

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Being able to express one's self as a middle schooler is crucial in my opinion. It helps pave the road for self-expression in high school and thereafter.

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Unconscious teacher bias can definitely shut down motivation to learn for many students of color.

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Advisory is definitely the perfect time and place for Restorative Circles. Students can look forward to a safe place where they are "valued and respected" and are able to practice with peers.

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they need to feel respected and empowered no matter whether there are issues at all

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ask the students to initiate and manage the norms

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work hard to admit to and change bias - engage in mind opening activities

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I think they have great value is begun from day one, and gently. Trust is not instant, especially virtually.

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Laying a foundation of respect and empowerment enables students to feel safe and valued. This in turn allows them to feel comfortable addressing issues, both socially and educationally with more confidence.

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Setting norms establishes structure for students. Structure is the foundation to create meaningful dialogue. Norms should be created in part by the students themselves in order to feel ownership.

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As hard as we try, we are all guilty of some unconscious bias. It does cause students to shut down, feel disrespected and not heard. I think the key is to heighten our awareness of how we address students and continue to make ourselves better.

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I feel we created this in our Lead Academy this year, both virtually as well as in person. Using Second Step we were able to address this topic. Virtually, if I am completely honest, was much more difficult due to technical issues but I am hopeful that we can address these issue for next year.

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Gives everyone a voice.

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I think the students should work with the teacher to build the norms. I liked that in the Circle video students referenced paper plates of norms that it looked like they created

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This can impact the students we call on during a lesson, how we group our students, and sometimes how we grade our students work.

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I think this type of activity would be so powerful in our advisory classes. This is a time to focus on relationships and building a community within our school.

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Bias can be felt even when the leader is trying not to show it. It leads to division and putting forth minimal effort by the person feeling slighted.

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Because if they don't, it perpetuates the cycle you are trying to break.

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Love and respect go hand in hand they should always be in the classroom. 

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Love and respect go hand in hand they should always be in the classroom. 

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Always be willing to listen and engage with students. Loving others as yourself. 

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Always be willing to listen and engage with students. Loving others as yourself. 