Yearly Archives: 2013

Join Our FREE WEBINAR for Educators, Community Advocates and Students on March 11th!

Join Our FREE WEBINAR for Educators, Community Advocates and Students on March 11th!

Learn lessons from successful educators and find out how to make positive school discipline changes at your school. California educators, community organizations and students are rolling up their sleeves to make common-sense school discipline changes. Many are already reporting amazing results: more students in class and learning, fewer behavioral problems on campus, fewer suspensions and ... Read More
 

STRIVE! New Program Aids in Conflict Resolution For Students

Central Valley students and educators have launched a new discipline program that is changing their schools for the better. STRIVE, a program through Merced County Office of Education, harnesses the power of conflict resolution to work with students and teachers to cut down on suspensions and keep students in class. When a problem arises, students ... Read More
 
Bill Would Limit Category Used in 40% of California Suspensions

Bill Would Limit Category Used in 40% of California Suspensions

Assemblyman Roger Dickinson has introduced a bill that would limit the use of the broadest category of student suspensions: “willful defiance.” California data shows that more than 40% of out-of-school suspensions are for this one area, and more Latino and African American students are held out of school for “willfully defying” authorities than other students. ... Read More