Revisiting the first post on this blog, which lays out the framework of this foundational idea to the BANR concept and explains the genesis of this movement before it even had a name.
The Best of BANR #2 – Measuring the Marigolds
In his original post, BANR founder Ted Wachtel gives his overview of the folly of school grading. It’s a good introduction to the foundational BANR belief that it’s long past time that we re-examine our slavish devotion to the traditional classroom.
The Best of BANR #3 – How Restorative Practices Helped Me to Trust the Police
A look back at Kerra L. Bolton’s very personal journey from fear and terror toward law enforcement officers to awareness and understanding.
The Best of BANR #4 – What Doctors Can Learn From Patients
A look back at an original post, in which BANR founder Ted Wachtel shared his delight at discovering, in an article, evidence that healthcare professionals are beginning to create a positive new reality in their approach to their work.
The Best of BANR #5 – Can Better Workplaces Make Detroit a Better City?
by Mary Shafer In this final installment of our Best of BANR to date series, we revisit Kerra L. Bolton’s piece on the Enterprise facet of societal need in Detroit. Originally published in October, 2018, Kerra’s post, Can Better Workplaces Make Detroit a Better City?, was part of a larger series based on her personal […]