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Your Brain Learns From Rejection

Your Brain Learns From Rejection

Your Brain Learns From RejectionKristy Elliott
Published on: 23/07/2025

New research deepens our understanding of why relationships matter so profoundly in education. When we recognize that students' brains are constantly learning from every social interaction, we move beyond simply managing behaviour to actively supporting the social learning that helps students thrive in relationship with others.

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What We Learned from School Closures: Restorative Insights | Restorative Pathways

What We Learned from School Closures: Restorative Insights | Restorative Pathways

What We Learned from School Closures: Restorative Insights | Restorative PathwaysKristy Elliott
Published on: 23/06/2025

The pandemic disrupted routines but also revealed what matters most in education—relationships, flexibility, and care. A reflective look at what to carry forward.

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