Out-of-school suspensions are on the rise across the country, a troubling statistic when you consider being suspended just once ups a student’s chances of dropping out entirely. That’s why many districts are hoping to keep kids in school by trying an alternative to suspension. The “conflict-resolution room” at Ypsilanti High School in Michigan is quiet and ... Read More
Join The Dignity in Schools Campaign for a webinar training: DSC Model Code: Data, Monitoring and Accountability WHAT: Free webinar focused on using data to make positive school discipline changes and improving community monitoring WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 4:00/1:00PM (Eastern/Pacific Time) WHO: Educators, parents, students and community organizations are all invited. Sign Up here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/258391625 Call in info: ... Read More
Another look into an absurd school discipline policy that totes a 6-year-old off to jail for having a tantrum during school. Elsewhere in this country, young students have been suspended and jailed for throwing a pencil at another student, doodling on a school desk, and having a food fight. The absence of common sense discipline ... Read More
Featuring the World Premiere of a New Play: Willful Cornerstone Theater Company and The California Endowment, in partnership with The Black Parallel School Board, will bring the community, policy makers, and the media together to dramatize personal stories of school discipline and to discuss alternatives to harsh practices on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at ... Read More
6.10.13 Even though many of you know that our policy work is focused on California, school districts all across the country are making moves from punitive to restorative justice practices, positive behavioral intervention and support, and social emotional learning in their schools. We want to include school districts that are beginning to have these important ... Read More
