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Sheriff Burkhead reveals a transformative approach to School Resource Officers, focusing on mentorship and community support, resulting in a decline in juvenile petitions this year.

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Durham sheriff says SROs focus on relationship‑building, juvenile petitions down
Sheriff Burkhead told the Durham Public Schools board that School Resource Officers are intended as a resource and credited restorative practices for a decline in juvenile petitions (47 this year vs. 50 last year). He described training, roles and partnerships with HART and other youth services.
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November 8, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Community members are rallying to bring back beloved musical director Jeffrey Erickson, arguing his removal has devastated the culture at Robert Frost Elementary.

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Parents, students and teachers urge Lake Washington board to reinstate Robert Frost musical director Jeffrey Erickson
Multiple public commenters — students, former students and teachers — described the Robert Frost musical program's impact and urged the Lake Washington School District board to return musical director Jeffrey Erickson to his position, calling for independent review of related personnel actions.
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November 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Disciplinary trends are shifting in Virginia schools, with in-school suspensions rising by over 23% while long-term suspensions and expulsions drop dramatically—what's driving these changes?

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Discipline trends show mixed movement: in‑school suspensions up, long‑term suspensions down; district emphasizes early intervention
The Department of Student Support Services reported a 23.4% increase in students receiving in‑school suspension in 2526, a 6.1% rise in short‑term suspensions, but a 29.7% drop in long‑term suspensions and expulsions; staff emphasized restorative practices, reporting options and earlier interventions.
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November 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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🫶 This weeks circle prompt is all about giving back!

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The image features a graphic with the prompt: "In a season of giving back, what community-based organization(s) are you supporting with your time, energy, and resources?" The background is light blue with a cloud-like texture. At the top is the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) logo. Two illustrated figures in different poses are at the bottom left, near a donation box. Text at the bottom right says, "Swipe. Image with two profiles. The first features Michael Valdez Raffanti, Ed.D., labeled Provost, with a brief statement about starting a nonprofit called Helping Paws and Claws focusing on rescuing dogs and cats. The second profile presents Stephanie Steele, Office Coordinator, mentioning her mother's volunteering for Bethlehem Blessing Boxes and her involvement in collecting donations. Various food items are depicted next to her statement. Images of cartoon animals appear near Michael's name. The image features two individuals with their names and titles. The first person is Nikki Chamblee, Ph.D., Instructor and Implementation Coach, volunteering for Texas Life Hospice in Fort Worth. The second person is Jamie Chontos, M.S., Dean of Student Services, who signed up to volunteer at the Civic Theater in Allentown. The image features two profiles. The first card is for John Glasgow, M.B.A., Executive Director of Information Integration. It includes a photo and a quote about being a baseball coach at Northampton Athletic Association. An icon of a baseball bat and ball is above the name. The second card is for Paul Leese, MBA, Vice President for Strategy & Communications. It includes a photo and a quote about giving to "my church, the IIRP, and Worthwhile Thrift." An icon of a church is above the name. The background is a light blue sky pattern.
November 9, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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🙌 Exciting news! Please save the date for The Gathering, an international gathering for restorative practitioners in Penrith, Australia, coming October 20-21 2027! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3U36ALp
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October 30, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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The Pennridge School Board has taken a bold step by integrating restorative practices into student discipline, but not without a heated debate on training and implementation.

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Board adopts student‑discipline policy adding restorative practices after debate
After a lengthy discussion about implementation and safeguards, the Pennridge School Board voted to adopt policy 2‑18 to permit restorative practices as an option in student discipline; some directors voiced concerns and voted no.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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The Pennridge School Board has taken a bold step by integrating restorative practices into student discipline, but not without a heated debate on training and implementation.

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Board adopts student‑discipline policy adding restorative practices after debate
After a lengthy discussion about implementation and safeguards, the Pennridge School Board voted to adopt policy 2‑18 to permit restorative practices as an option in student discipline; some directors voiced concerns and voted no.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Red Clay School District is launching a comprehensive support system for student well-being, backed by a $1 million DOJ grant to enhance social-emotional learning and restorative practices.

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Red Clay expands SEL screening and restorative practices with $1 million DOJ grant
District staff described a multi-tiered behavioral support rollout including SEL curricula (Conscious Discipline, 2nd Step, Quaver Ready, SchoolConnect), universal screeners (DECA, Savers) and a Department of Justice grant of $1,000,000 to scale restorative practices and train building trainers and champions.
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October 24, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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New data reveals that most teacher removals in Iowa are happening in kindergarten through second grade, raising questions about the effectiveness of such measures for young learners.

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District data show most teacher removals concentrated in K–2; suspensions for kindergarten under 10
Staff told the board that teacher-initiated removals under the new law are concentrated in kindergarten through second grade; staff reported fewer than 10 kindergarten suspensions so far to avoid identifiability and said removal may not be an effective deterr for very young learners.
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October 23, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Maryland's MSDE reveals a concerning 4.4% disciplinary removal rate for 2025–26, with middle schools facing the highest rates and significant disparities among student groups.

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MSDE: 2025–26 statewide disciplinary removal rate 4.4%; middle schools highest
MSDE presented five years of disciplinary-removal data showing a 4.4% statewide removal rate for 2025–26, with middle-school students experiencing the highest rates; the department will return in November with deeper subgroup and intervention analyses.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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State Board members are demanding crucial data from MSDE about school disciplinary actions and restorative practices—what insights will their November presentation reveal?

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Board asks MSDE for top-infraction breakdowns and restorative-practices data for November briefing
State Board members requested MSDE supply top infraction categories (top 5), subgroup risk ratios (race, gender, special ed, poverty, multilingual learners), and information about restorative-justice practices and interventions for the committee's November meeting.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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A groundbreaking pilot program in North Carolina is transforming school discipline by focusing on restorative practices to help students repair harm and avoid repeated alternative placements.

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District staff outline restorative‑practices pilot to reduce repeat alternative placements
Staff described a pilot at four middle schools and four high schools that adds collaborative meetings and mediation circles for students recommended for alternative placement, aiming to repair harm and reduce recidivism while training staff to scale practices across the district.
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October 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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🙌 Lutheran Community Care Services Ltd (LCCS) and the IIRP are expanding our global partnership to advance restorative practices education in Southeast Asia! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47av1ta

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October 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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A dramatic shift in disciplinary strategy is yielding impressive results in California middle schools, with a staggering 20% drop in incidents and a 37% decrease in suspensions at Steam Academy.

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District staff outline middle‑school restorative/diversion programs and report declines in incidents and suspensions
District presenters described an evolution from outsourced diversion to an in‑house Double RC/PTP model and WEB peer mentorship, reporting a 20% overall drop in middle‑school incidents (843 → 682), 37% suspension decrease at Steam Academy, and lower recidivism rates for students using diversion services.
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October 10, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Punishment soothes adult egos, but restorative consequences empower kids with the skills they truly need—find out how to make the shift!

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Presenter: punishment teaches compliance; restorative consequences teach skills
The presenter told parents that punitive discipline often fails to teach children how to manage emotions and make decisions, and encouraged approaches that teach missing skills and include explanation and repair rather than mere punishment.
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October 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Discover how trauma-sensitive and restorative practices can transform behavior and support our children, moving beyond traditional punishment.

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Gary Community School Corp presenter urges restorative approaches, not punishment
A Gary Community School Corp presenter told parents that trauma-aware, restorative responses — combining high support with clear expectations — better teach children than punitive discipline and shared resources and a new behavior matrix the district has piloted for about a year.
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October 2, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Oak Park and River Forest High School has achieved a remarkable reduction in out-of-school suspensions, dropping from 51 to just 15 incidents last year through innovative restorative practices and targeted student support.

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OPRF reports sharp decline in out‑of‑school suspensions; administrators outline restorative approach
School leaders reported only 15 incidents leading to out‑of‑school suspension last year and described restorative practices, a trauma‑informed interventionist and a student‑support specialist aimed at preventing minor issues from escalating.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Parents, educators, and students are demanding the Providence School Board prioritize student needs over public disputes, calling for a shift to restorative approaches instead of power struggles.

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Students and parents urge Providence School Board to put students first amid leadership turmoil
Youth organizers, teachers and parents filled the public-comment period to press the Providence School Board to focus on student needs after local control returned, raising concerns about governance, social-media disputes and the need for restorative processes.
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September 26, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Detective Genesis Ortiz reveals the startling truth behind school resource officers in San Rafael, highlighting a shift towards restorative practices instead of punitive measures.

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Detective Ortiz presents SRO history and local data to San Rafael oversight panel
Detective Genesis Ortiz told the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee that San Rafael previously had SROs and that county SRO-related reports from 2017–2020 included mental-health, marijuana and assault incidents; Ortiz said SRPD prioritizes restorative practices and described SRO training and past call counts.
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September 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Board President Walker confronts a rocky start to the school year, emphasizing unity and cultural sensitivity as key steps to restore trust in the community.

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Board President Walker acknowledges rocky start, outlines cultural-sensitivity steps
Board President Walker told the Farmington Public School District board that the year began with "hard moments," described apologies to affected communities and said the board began cultural-sensitivity training and created a new culture-and-climate committee to repair trust.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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The district's latest discipline report reveals troubling disparities in student belonging and outlines bold new strategies to address discipline issues and support all students.

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District presents discipline data and equity plan; administrators highlight restorative steps
Administrators reported 1,068 threat assessments since 2022–23 and said 1% of students received out-of-school suspension; they outlined MTSS alignment, behavior academies, and a new secondary student-support task force to target repeated exclusionary discipline and improve belonging.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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🪇 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Here's this weeks circle prompt, with songs from our staff compiled into a playlist for you! Answer the prompt to have your song added: https://bit.ly/4r0WkPz

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A colorful graphic featuring a text prompt in a circular design: "Which song by a Latin artist have you been playing on repeat this year?" Decorative elements include a globe and a symbol of hands joined in a circle, a coqui frog singing, and the logo "IIRP." The hashtag #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth is included.
September 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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California schools are taking a bold step to support at-risk youth by launching a $1M+ initiative for case management and restorative practices to keep students engaged and connected.

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Board approves $1M+ contract award for school‑based youth intervention
Trustees authorized a contract to expand school‑based case management and restorative practices in about 12 schools with Project Kinship and partners to support students impacted by juvenile justice involvement and gang activity.
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September 12, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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Trustees have adopted a revised student code of conduct, but concerns about inclusivity and reporting mechanisms have sparked heated debate among community members.

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Board adopts updated student code of conduct after debate over language on inclusion and reporting
Trustees unanimously adopted an updated student code of conduct that aligns language with PowerSchool and emphasizes MTSS and restorative practices, but public commenters and some trustees said condensed language removed elements such as an explicit inclusive‑culture statement and reporting channels for discrimination, prompting a pledge to produce companion materials and further refinements.
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September 11, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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The Distraction-Free Schools Committee is tightening the cell-phone ban, introducing stricter consequences for repeat offenders while emphasizing support and restoration for students.

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Board hears committee changes to cell-phone ban; repeat violators to face stricter holding periods
After year one of the districts distraction-free schools policy, the committee proposed tightened consequences: third offenses require device turn-in for three days; fourth offenses may require up to five weeks of holding plus restorative practices, and the annual enforcement report was posted on the district website.
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September 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM