Restorative Justice for Schools - Rethinking Disciplinary Action

Disciplinary action like detention and suspension can often negatively impact student success. Additionally, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students are disproportionately disciplined, which can negatively impact their educational experiences, and outcomes. There is a robust field of restorative practices designed to help keep learning spaces effective, while helping students gain critical skills in behavior management, conflict resolution, and community building. In this session, Maisah Howard will share restorative practices and highlight how educators can begin to eradicate disproportionate punitive disciplinary action through restorative approaches ...