Restorative Circles Build Trust and Curb Misbehavior

More schools are finding that alternative discipline and restorative circles build trust and curb misbehavior. At least one time each week, first graders at Evergreen Elementary School in Rohnert Park move their desks into a circle, where they discuss feelings,...

Restorative Discipline Cuts Down On Infractions

Restorative discipline cuts down on infractions in middle school, especially when discipline is driven by relationships, not punishment. Under the old method of discipline, a student receives suspension if they frequently disrupt class. Under the new method, when the...