After reading about a 'lack of administrative support' for discipline in schools, I invited Krystal Lewis-Pratl to come chat with me about how teachers can use restorative practices to strengthen relationships with students and approach behavior management in their classrooms.
Visit my blog at www.reorientedadvocacy.com for links and more, or leave a question of your own. Some relevant info below:
https://www.childtrends.org/publications/black-students-disabilities-out-of-school-suspensions
Illinois increased suspensions overall from 2012-16 for black students, and those with disabilities
Chicago lawyers committee for civil rights, updates and links on SB100, three takeaways, updates one year later
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/06/14/if-you-wont-do-restorative-justice-right.html
A need for more training, support, and staff
