Why iCan Dream Center Is Going Phone-Free At iCan Dream Center, we are always asking ourselves: How can we create the best possible environment for our students to grow, learn, and thrive? One powerful step we have taken is becoming a phone-free school. Why Phone-Free? Research and lived experience tell us that smartphones, while useful tools, can also …

1. What Are Restorative Justice Practices? Restorative justice (RJ) shifts the focus from punitive measures to healing—bringing together those harmed and those responsible to foster dialogue, accountability, and community repair. In schools, these techniques—like circles, mediation, and community conferencing—allow students to address wrongdoing, understand its effects, and actively participate in making things right. In the …

The smell of freshly sharpened pencils. The magic of a blank notebook waiting to be filled. It’s that time again—back to school at iCan Dream Center! And around here, we don’t just go back to school—we leap into a new year of dreaming big, belonging fully, and growing together. At iCan Dream Center, the first day of …