Byrne Creek Secondary School in South Burnaby, BC received the ASCD Whole Child Award today, a first for Canada. 40% of the 1250 students have English as a first language. Some of the students have lived in refugee camps and not had the opportunity to attend school yet.
The educators meet weekly to collaborate and brainstorm innovative solutions. The one that piqued my interest, is "the "Village of Attachment" where staff, families and community members create a web of support around the most vulnerable students." For years, Dr. Gordon Neufeld has preached attachment as a way to protect and strengthen families raising young children. How heartening to see this approach in action for children and teens that have witnessed war, famine and more.
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