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Our Students Aren’t Broken: What Their Behavior Reveals About Our Schools
In this episode of the Thriving School Podcast, Jenni Awesome challenges the perception that students are inherently problematic, urging educators to reconsider how they interpret student behavior and the systems in place that may contribute to these issues. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, belonging, and systemic change in fostering an environment where both students and educators can thrive.
Takeaways
Students are not broken
Curiosity drives systemic change
Chapters
00:00 Rethinking Student Behavior
03:31 The Role of Curiosity in Education
11:09 Belonging as a Foundation for…
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