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John Wallace Middle School credits restorative practices for sharp drop in suspensions
Summary
School leaders told the Newington School Board that a districtwide shift toward restorative practices at John Wallace Middle School has reduced suspensions and repeat disciplinary referrals, while increasing student and staff engagement in repairing harm.
John Wallace Middle School principal Mr. Dias and assistant principal Mr. Trillo told the Newington School Board on Jan. 28 that the school’s multi-year adoption of restorative practices has corresponded with a large decline in suspensions and repeat disciplinary incidents. “It actually builds healthy relationships between students and teachers and other adults in the school community,” Dias said.
The presentation described restorative practices as a framework that is about 80% proactive community building and 10–15% reactive repair work when harm occurs. Trillo, who detailed classroom and schoolwide approaches, said the school uses morning greetings, social contracts, advisory lessons and restorative circles to prevent…
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