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 ...

OF MIND, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT SMILING. AND IT CAN SET THE TONE FOR YOUR DAY. RIGHT. AND THERE’S A LOT THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING THIS WEEK. IT’S BEEN EXTREMELY SERIOUS. THE THE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN BOTH ...

Today’s post is Part Two in a series on strategies for implementing restorative practices in schools. Ivette Stern, LCSW, is the director of operations for the Positive Learning Collaborative. She has ...

At the beginning of October, a landmark gathering of church leaders sat down at roundtables in a brightly lit hall. The event was diverse as far as ecclesial gatherings have historically gone; the ...

Sixth grade teacher Vicki Rotker leads a “community circle” at Kingsview Middle School in Germantown, Maryland. The school is part of the Montgomery County district, which is introducing restorative ...

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 ...

Ann H. Lê, Ed.D., is a published author and speaker across diverse educational areas, including special education, discipline, behavior, and restorative practices. She is a former assistant director ...