/restorative-justice Restorative Justice en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-restorative-justice-the-classroom-and-policy-can-we-resolve-the-tension/2024/10 Student discipline is one area where school culture and the rules don't always line up. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-restorative-justice-the-classroom-and-policy-can-we-resolve-the-tension/2024/10 /leadership/how-did-school-discipline-get-dragged-into-the-presidential-election/2024/09 Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have different track records on racial disparities in school discipline. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:37:52 GMT /leadership/how-did-school-discipline-get-dragged-into-the-presidential-election/2024/09 /leadership/can-a-teachers-bill-of-rights-bring-order-to-the-classroom/2024/06 Alabama's new law gives teachers the authority to remove misbehaving students from class. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:47:16 GMT /leadership/can-a-teachers-bill-of-rights-bring-order-to-the-classroom/2024/06 /leadership/restorative-justice-in-schools-explained/2024/05 What is restorative justice, and how can it be implemented in schools? Fri, 31 May 2024 14:05:23 GMT /leadership/restorative-justice-in-schools-explained/2024/05 /leadership/opinion-how-do-restorative-practices-work/2024/05 Traditional punitive measures tend to reap more misbehavior. Wed, 22 May 2024 12:50:49 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-do-restorative-practices-work/2024/05 /leadership/how-much-educators-say-they-use-suspensions-expulsions-and-restorative-justice/2024/04 With student behavior a top concern among educators now, a new survey points to many schools using less exclusionary discipline. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:53:01 GMT /leadership/how-much-educators-say-they-use-suspensions-expulsions-and-restorative-justice/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-restorative-practices-dont-just-belong-in-the-classroom-leaders-should-use-them-too/2024/02 Respectful conflict resolution, starting meetings with a talking circle, and other ways this administrator is walking the walk. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:17:05 GMT /leadership/opinion-restorative-practices-dont-just-belong-in-the-classroom-leaders-should-use-them-too/2024/02 /leadership/opinion-what-do-restorative-practices-look-like-in-schools/2024/02 Such practices teach students how to resolve disputes amicably, own their actions, and be empathetic and forgiving. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:35:06 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-do-restorative-practices-look-like-in-schools/2024/02 /leadership/opinion-restorative-justice-is-not-just-an-alternative-to-discipline/2023/12 But done correctly, the practice can create a culture of connection, belonging, mutual respect, safety, and trust. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:22:55 GMT /leadership/opinion-restorative-justice-is-not-just-an-alternative-to-discipline/2023/12 /leadership/opinion-should-classroom-discipline-be-based-in-restorative-justice/2023/12 Discipline often divides conservatives and liberals. Is there room for common ground? Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-should-classroom-discipline-be-based-in-restorative-justice/2023/12 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-do-restorative-practices-work-educators-share-implementation-tips/2023/11 Restorative practices are not just an alternative means to meting out discipline. They're also about building community. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:34:13 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-do-restorative-practices-work-educators-share-implementation-tips/2023/11 /leadership/restrictions-on-suspending-students-from-school-show-evidence-of-being-effective/2023/09 New research suggests restrictions on exclusionary discipline can work with support. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:47:00 GMT /leadership/restrictions-on-suspending-students-from-school-show-evidence-of-being-effective/2023/09 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-use-restorative-justice-to-solve-student-conflicts/2023/07 In this kindergarten classroom, students learn conflict resolution skills through a short restorative justice practice. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:52:22 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-use-restorative-justice-to-solve-student-conflicts/2023/07 /leadership/the-ongoing-challenges-and-possible-solutions-to-improving-educational-equity/2023/01 69´«Ã½ across the country were facing major equity challenges before the pandemic, but its disruptions exacerbated them. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:49:09 GMT /leadership/the-ongoing-challenges-and-possible-solutions-to-improving-educational-equity/2023/01 /leadership/heres-how-the-pandemic-changed-school-discipline/2022/11 69´«Ã½ were suspended less frequently but Black, poor, and disabled students were punished at higher rates after the pandemic. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:01:10 GMT /leadership/heres-how-the-pandemic-changed-school-discipline/2022/11 /leadership/opinion-what-can-schools-do-as-trauma-continues-to-rear-its-ugly-head/2022/03 When a student displays unacceptable behavior, educators could first turn to conversation instead of resorting to traditional discipline. Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:43:18 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-can-schools-do-as-trauma-continues-to-rear-its-ugly-head/2022/03 /events/webinar/how-districts-are-centering-relationships-and-systemic-sel-for-back-to-school-21-22 As educators and leaders consider how SEL fits into their reopening and back-to-school plans, it must go beyond an SEL curriculum. SEL is part of who we are as educators and students, as well as Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:02:13 GMT /events/webinar/how-districts-are-centering-relationships-and-systemic-sel-for-back-to-school-21-22 /events/webinar/building-equitable-schools-with-sel-trauma-responsive-and-restorative-practices D.C. Public 69´«Ã½ and Aldine Public 69´«Ã½, two of the nation’s largest school districts, are using social-emotional learning, trauma-responsive and restorative practices to ensure each student has the supports in place to learn and thrive. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:37:37 GMT /events/webinar/building-equitable-schools-with-sel-trauma-responsive-and-restorative-practices /teaching-learning/opinion-what-it-takes-to-apply-restorative-practices-in-schools/2020/01 Seven educators provide practical recommendations on how to apply restorative practices in the school setting. One tip: "Results won't be immediate," but "they will be long lasting." Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:28:40 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-it-takes-to-apply-restorative-practices-in-schools/2020/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-ways-to-implement-restorative-practices-in-the-classroom/2020/01 Educators share their practical experience implementing restorative practices in their schools. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:38:49 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-ways-to-implement-restorative-practices-in-the-classroom/2020/01 /leadership/more-schools-are-reporting-serious-violence-and-hiring-police/2019/07 New federal data point to upticks in the percentages of schools reporting violent crimes, hiring school police, and undertaking gentler, more proactive efforts to deal with students’ misbehavior. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:04:27 GMT /leadership/more-schools-are-reporting-serious-violence-and-hiring-police/2019/07 /leadership/school-police-operations-to-get-an-overhaul-in-two-big-city-districts/2019/07 Municipal leaders in both Chicago and New York are seeking arrangements that are less reliant on assigning local police officers to work in schools. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:53:59 GMT /leadership/school-police-operations-to-get-an-overhaul-in-two-big-city-districts/2019/07 /leadership/opinion-if-you-wont-do-restorative-justice-right-dont-do-it/2019/06 My school tried its best at restorative justice, but we needed something more than good intentions: resources and training, writes former teacher Allison Fried. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:24:01 GMT /leadership/opinion-if-you-wont-do-restorative-justice-right-dont-do-it/2019/06 /leadership/opinion-my-schools-peer-court-helps-students-make-amends/2019/03 The goal of DuPont Hadley Middle School's youth-led court is to help fellow student take steps to repair harm they cause through bad choices and behavior, writes 8th grader Abigail Belch, a second year member of the court who is currently its bailiff. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:50:12 GMT /leadership/opinion-my-schools-peer-court-helps-students-make-amends/2019/03 /leaders/2019/confronting-and-combatting-bias-in-schools Claiming a school is inclusive doesn’t make it so, says 2019 Leader To Learn From Angela Ward. Building environments where everyone feels valued and supported takes a commitment to challenging, thoughtful work, she believes. Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:41:58 GMT /leaders/2019/confronting-and-combatting-bias-in-schools /leadership/opinion-restorative-patience/2018/10 Matchbook Learning in Indianapolis designed three levels of restorative justice to support children who are suffering from significant levels of emotional trauma and causing harm to others in school. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:29:14 GMT /leadership/opinion-restorative-patience/2018/10 /education/opinion-restorative-justice-creates-a-culture-of-safety/2018/08 Restorative justice is not as easy as simply suspending or expelling students -- but it's worth the extra effort. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:20:09 GMT /education/opinion-restorative-justice-creates-a-culture-of-safety/2018/08 /leadership/opinion-beyond-academic-personalized-learning-implementing-restorative-justice/2018/06 For students to have a truly personalized learning experience, the philosophy has to become a part of the non-academic parts of their learning as well. Based on this, our schools have shifted to adopt a restorative justice model. Here's how we did it--and the positive results we're already seeing. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:36:01 GMT /leadership/opinion-beyond-academic-personalized-learning-implementing-restorative-justice/2018/06 /leadership/opinion-the-effects-of-unequal-school-discipline-strategies/2018/05 Guest blogger Amanda Ronan writes, "The harsh reality is that certain discipline practices are the reflections of institutionalized racism and outward discrimination against people of color and other underserved communities." Tue, 01 May 2018 10:20:01 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-effects-of-unequal-school-discipline-strategies/2018/05 /leadership/inside-one-schools-approach-to-educating-young-black-men/2017/11 The three-part audio series Raising Kings profiled a high school for young men of color in Washington, D.C., where educators devote as much time to meeting the social-emotional needs of their students as they do their academic needs. Here’s a deeper dive into some of the issues raised by the series. Wed, 08 Nov 2017 02:24:29 GMT /leadership/inside-one-schools-approach-to-educating-young-black-men/2017/11