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 ...

When the student-government president here at City Springs Elementary/Middle School turned into the class clown last school year and began treating teachers disrespectfully, administrators had many ...

Bates College is committed to helping students resolve conflicts peacefully and to develop the skills needed to successfully navigate conflict and difficult situations throughout their lives.

In a guest column, Daniel Malec, executive director at the Georgia Conflict Center, offers advice to Gwinnett County Public Schools on how to change the culture around student discipline and involve ...

I was at work when I received the call from a school administrator that my daughter had bitten a boy on the playground. My kid bit someone!? I rocketed down the rabbit hole in my mind: Who was this ...

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, ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. This is a piece written by members of the Windham County Coalition for Restorative Communities in recognition of Restorative Justice week (Nov. 17-24).

There's a dangerous health risk for students at schools all over the metro area. It can lead to depression and even suicide. It's not drugs, i t's bullying. NewsChannel 5 is kicking off a campaign to ...

When the Trump administration released its school-safety report last month, it landed with a thud—and only partly because it’s a clunky 180 pages. Many of the recommendations in the report, authored ...

Restorative practices are practices learned from the larger Restorative Justice (RJ) movement with the intent of strengthening relationships, building community, and resolving conflict. RJ is a ...