This report provides a comprehensive review of the literature on restorative justice in U.S. schools. The review captures key issues, describes models of restorative justice, and summarizes results from studies conducted in the field. The review was conducted on research reports and other relevant literature published, or made publicly available,…

During the past several years, there have been growing concerns regarding the effectiveness of school discipline policies, as well as their disproportionate impact on African American and Latino students. For at least a decade, questions have been raised about district-level "zero tolerance" policies that have contributed to larger…

In outline form, this document provides summary statements of provisions contained in California's legislation SB 813, otherwise known as the Hughes-Hart Educational Reform Act of 1983. While SB 813 addresses issues concerning school finance, the minimum school year, employees, course requirements, apprentices, and taxation, this summary deals…