http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/blog_admins/ A blog for Administrators and Policy Makers interested in Conflict Resolution in Education. en bill.warters@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-03T17:49:08+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/ojjdp_to_host_restorative_justice_webinar/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/ojjdp_to_host_restorative_justice_webinar/#When:17:49:08Z On January 26, 2012, at 2 p.m. E.T., the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will host the Webinar, Bricks and Mortar of Restorative Justice: Build to Withstand the Winds of Change. The Webinar presenters will help participants understand how communities can use restorative justice practices in place of court processing and punitive disciplinary approaches to address juvenile offending. It will also discuss the roles of the victim, offender, and community in… New Developments 2012-01-03T17:49:08+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/thank_a_teacher_day_on_nov_25th_-_storycorps_listens_to_teachers/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/thank_a_teacher_day_on_nov_25th_-_storycorps_listens_to_teachers/#When:21:17:55Z The StoryCorps project is hosting a “Thank a Teacher” day on November 25th as part of the National Day of Listening.  StoryCorps hopes to get citizen-led interviews of teachers in every state in the United States. Seems like a great project for young journalists and researchers and an opportunity for administrators to appreciate some of the great teachers they know. Social Commentary 2011-11-16T21:17:55+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/comments_on_school_bullying_law/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/comments_on_school_bullying_law/#When:14:52:58Z The U.S. Department of Education has published a plan to conduct case studies at 24 school sites across the nation to analyze bullying laws and policies. The study will identify promising strategies and practices schools use to combat bullying and will examine how state legislative requirements influence policies, including ways that state and district policies facilitate or create challenges for effective implementation. Comments are due by August 1, 2011, and may… New Developments 2011-06-21T14:52:58+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/senate_is_briefed_on_social-emotional_learning/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/senate_is_briefed_on_social-emotional_learning/#When:01:02:06Z On May 12th a Senate briefing was held to inform members of the US Senate (as well as other policy influencers) on the issues of social, emotional and character development. The collaboration included members of The National Association of School Psychologists, The Committee for Children, The National School Climate Center and The Character Education Partnership. The briefing, entitled “Enhancing Conditions for Student Learning and Academic Achievement through Social, Emotional, and Character Development,” was led by… Expert Advice, New Developments 2011-06-14T01:02:06+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/pre-order_2011-2012_cre_teacher_calendars/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/pre-order_2011-2012_cre_teacher_calendars/#When:19:54:05Z The 3rd Edition of our popular wall calendar for teachers and youth workers is being developed now. Promote conflict resolution skills in your learning communities with the full-color 28-page wall calendar covering the school year (August 2011 through July 2012). Each month includes a full page of activities and educator tips to promote conflict resolution. The calendar’s date grid highlights significant holidays, conflict resolution events and peacemaker birthdays. CREducation.org also provides a pdf smartboard-friendly version… New Developments, Requests for Assistance 2011-05-22T19:54:05+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/new_editors_selected_for_3rd_edition/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/new_editors_selected_for_3rd_edition/#When:17:42:53Z We are pleased to announce a new editorial team for the 3rd Edition of our popular Conflict Resolution Education Activity Calendar. Selected via a competitive application process, the 3rd Edition will be co-edited by Marina Piscolish (Hawaii, Mapping Change, LLC) and Kathy Wian (University of Delaware, Conflict Resolution Program) with support from Susan Young (Hawaii), Regina McCarthy (Pittsburgh, PA) and several others. The team will… New Developments 2011-05-09T17:42:53+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/alternatives_to_zero_tolerance/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/alternatives_to_zero_tolerance/#When:15:25:10Z A March 2011 research brief by Child Trends entitled “Multiple Responses, Promising Results: Evidence-Based, Nonpunitive Alternatives To Zero Tolerance,” suggests that zero tolerance school discipline policies have not been proven effective by research and may have negative effects, making students more likely to drop out and less likely to graduate on time. Instead, the brief recommends the use of nonpunitive disciplinary action, such as behavior interventions, social skills classes, and character education. The brief is… Resource Reviews 2011-04-21T15:25:10+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/the_term_bullying_has_little_resonance_with_teens/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/the_term_bullying_has_little_resonance_with_teens/#When:18:34:14Z Danah Boyd has written a very insightful piece on how teens experience conflict and how the term “bullying” is not working well in terms of connecting with them. A case example is provided of two girls (Janiya and Precious) who have a conflict that is long-standing and unresolved. It is definitely worth reading. As she note in the concluding paragraph: Combating bullying is not going to be easy, but it’s… Expert Advice, Field Reports, Social Commentary 2010-12-09T18:34:14+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/interviews_from_crete_partners_meeting/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/interviews_from_crete_partners_meeting/#When:03:52:48Z The higher education institutional partners working with the CRETE project met in Austin at St. Edwards University March 4-5, 2010. I interviewed some of the folks in attendance and put together a podcast episode that provides a window into some of the many ways the CRETE program is being implemented. You can listen to the Conflict Learning Audio podcast online here, or subscribe via iTunes.  New Developments 2010-03-18T03:52:48+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/no_name_calling_week_2010/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/no_name_calling_week_2010/#When:22:33:33Z The seventh annual No Name-Calling Week (NNCW) is in full swing!  Thousands of educators are leading their students through educational and creative activities aimed at ending name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools.  If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to conduct NNCW activities in your school.  Some simple ways to celebrate are developing an anti-name-calling classroom policy or screening a student-made anti-bullying video.  For more tips and ideas, visit the… Field Reports 2010-01-27T22:33:33+00:00