Despite a dramatic decline in suspensions as students moved to remote learning during the pandemic, Black children and those in special education were disciplined far more often than white students and those in general education, according to a recent New York University study.

School-base Restorative Practices Implementation

A new study finds moving to restorative practices to respond to student misconduct has led to a significant reduction in suspensions and arrests.

We cannot do restorative justice work well if we are not also fighting for racial equity in the spaces that we work. Looking through the lens of equity, we find the concept of liberation. This brings up the question, how do we grow our liberatory consciousness?

With SEL, we can foster emotional safety and mental wellness, and help reduce violence and risky behaviors among students.

Linnea Ionno, executive director at The Cottage, shares how accepting the inevitability of conflict and building skills help her organization navigate both internal and external conflicts.