When I wake up in the morning, my eyes open wide but my body feels heavy. The sunlight through the window is so bright it makes me squint. Mommy helps me get dressed, but the shirt feels scratchy on my skin and I don’t like …

Walk through a high school today and you’ll notice a shift: boys spritzing cologne in the locker room, styling their hair before first period, and paying more attention to grooming than previous generations may have at the same age. At first glance, it might look …

Music has always been more than background noise—it’s a mirror of identity, emotion, and belonging. For teenagers, the songs they play on repeat are often a language all their own, expressing things they may not yet know how to say out loud. As parents and …

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 …

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 …