A core principle of restorative practices is that they are most effective when used before any conflict has occurred.

The result may be an increase in the use of what the researchers at Stanford call “informal exclusionary discipline practices.” The qualitative study found that early childhood settings in the San ...

The U.S. Department of Education kicked off a “Rethinking Discipline” campaign over the summer that could help bring attention to “restorative practices,” an alternative to the zero-tolerance policies ...

Erika Niles is an instructional coordinator in St. Louis and has served in the field of education for over 20 years as a teacher, instructional coach, and specialist. She works relentlessly to develop ...

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. — Worcester County’s Pocomoke High School opened its doors as usual to 352 students on a bright but chilly Thursday last December. A mix of mellow pop hits played in the background, ...

It’s a dry, hot day in south Phoenix, but my dimly lit classroom is cool and comfortable. Quick footsteps approach outside the door and two-dozen 8- and 9-year-olds return from recess, sweating and ...

Student behavior in the classroom is not improving, and teachers want parents to do more. An Education Week survey released ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (CITC) — Public school districts across Maryland are using restorative justice practices in student discipline, sparking outrage with a parents' rights group. Eight districts are ...

Flagstaff Unified School District’s (FUSD) board members received an update on the restorative practices program, which is in its first year of implementation with an initial cohort of nine schools.

The issue of chronic absence (November 26, 2025) and ‘student aggression’ in Connecticut schools (October 28, 2025) are real and the need to solve these pressing, problems is urgent, and they are tied ...

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POCOMOKE CITY — Worcester County’s Pocomoke High School opened its doors as usual to 352 students on a bright but chilly Thursday last December. A mix of mellow pop hits played in the background, and ...