Have you ever wondered how to eliminate punishment and build a culture of responsible students and independent learners? In this week's episode, Brad Weinstein shares how schools can incorporate a restorative and social-emotional approach in the classroom to enhance communication and collaboration. He stresses why restorative practices are vital to change students' behaviors and transform them into productive citizens, accountable for their actions. Let's dive in! Brad founded TeacherGoals in 2014 as a way to give educators inspiration and laughter to help them find joy in their jobs.  Brad is a co-author of the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice. Brad is passionate about fostering equitable teaching and learning practices that help all students succeed.Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:46] Opening Segment• Brad shares his background and workFounder of TeacherGoals• How to use a social-emotional and restorative approach to school discipline• Why he decided to write Hacking School Discipline[07:47 - 14:07] Implementing a Restorative and Social-Emotional Approach• Why restorative practices can help reduce conflict and improve relationships • What schools should implement before resorting to antiquated disciplinary measures [14:08 - 20:18] Holding Kids Accountable• Consequences for kids' actions need to be positive and meaningful to them• Make sure that your classroom culture is inclusive and representative of all students[20:19 - 26:33] How to Give Fair Consequences • The classroom environment should be proactive to create fair and clear expectations• Why teachers should never make public students' consequences• What teachers should do to avoid future conflict with students[26:34 - 33:20] How to Implement Restorative Practices in School• Teachers need to be willing to try multiple methods before finding one that works• Challenges educators face when implementing restorative practices[33:21- 39:20] Closing Segment• How to start incorporating restorative practicesLet’s Connect! Want to connect with Brad? Follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.healthywealthyeducators.com/ to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!LEAVE A REVIEW! Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better s