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What if 2026 Was About Sustaining, Not Striving?

What if 2026 Was About Sustaining, Not Striving?

What if 2026 Was About Sustaining, Not Striving?Kristy Elliott
Published on: 01/02/2026

What if the most restorative thing educators could do in 2026 was approach the year with sustainability, not striving? Reflections on connection before correction.

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Restorative Practice & Trauma-Informed Education

Restorative Practice & Trauma-Informed Education

Restorative Practice & Trauma-Informed EducationKristy Elliott
Published on: 17/09/2025

Moving beyond scripted responses to authentic connection. Discover how to recognise trauma, adapt restorative processes, and create genuine repair rather than punishment in disguise.

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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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