Restorative Practices
Educators across the country are replacing punitive discipline with a restorative approach, resulting in fewer suspensions and expulsions. Learn how educators make these practices successful in their classrooms and schools.
Redefining What High School Is Supposed to Look Like
From restorative grading to paid internships, an equity-centered approach to education creates rich learning opportunities for all students.46524 Ways to Use AI in Implementing Restorative Practices
Artificial intelligence can be an effective tool in implementing restorative practices by tailoring the approach to the situation.171An Administrator’s Strategy for Calming Disruptive Students so They Can Stay in Class
When an administrator is called in to deal with a disruptive student, the situation is serious. This is a model for helping the student calm down so they can remain in class.8.1kWeekly Circles for Students and Faculty
See what happens when students and faculty participate in regular meetings to build trust and promote deeper learning.20.1k3 Alternatives to Assigning Detention
Developing relationships with students to help them make positive choices requires planning and patience, but the work pays off.6.1kA Relationship-Driven Strategy for Addressing Challenging Behavior
Putting relationships first can yield positive results in student success.4.2kA Blueprint for Restorative Conversations
When student conflicts arise, having a protocol in place to restore relationships without disrupting class is crucial.430Using Restorative Justice to Transform School Culture
When restorative justice is implemented on a schoolwide level, it has the potential to transform relationships between teachers and students.3.8kBuilding Community With Restorative Circles
A technique for proactively building the skills and relationships students will need when challenges arise.12.5kEstablishing a Restorative Ecosystem in High School
These structures can be embedded into school culture to create an atmosphere that supports students when they make mistakes.819An Alternative to In-School Suspension
In lieu of a more punitive approach, students use restorative practices to resolve conflicts and reflect on their behaviors.11.2kJustice Committee: Using Restorative Practices to Resolve Conflicts
Students at Pittsfield Middle High School are trained to mediate conflicts between their fellow students—and between students and teachers.11k4 Steps to Discussing Challenging Behavior With a Student
Addressing students’ behavior can be tough, but it’s possible to approach them in ways that show compassion and help them feel ready to discuss the issue.2.8kHow to Safely Manage a Student in Crisis
A trauma-sensitive, proactive plan for safely managing disruptive behavior includes knowing when to call for support and how to help a student de-escalate.2kUsing Talking Circles for Restorative Justice
Using talking circles in the elementary grades provides teachers with a way to discuss student behavior with care and concern.662
