ERIC Number: ED630387
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023-May
Pages: 12
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Fostering Belonging, Transforming Schools: The Impact of Restorative Practices. Research Brief
Darling-Hammond, Sean
Learning Policy Institute
Across the country, many schools have adopted restorative practices in an effort to improve school climate and student outcomes while reducing exclusionary discipline. Restorative practices are designed to proactively build community, improve relationships, and help students amend harm when conflict occurs. Using 6 years of student survey data and California administrative data, this study examines the use of restorative practices in 485 middle schools and their impact on school and student outcomes. Analyses find that exposure to restorative practices improves students' academic achievement and reduces suspension rates and disparities. Schools that increased use of restorative practices saw a decrease in school-wide misbehavior, substance abuse, and student mental health challenges, as well as improved school climate and student achievement. Students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds benefited from restorative practice exposure, with Black and Latino/a students benefiting the most. [For the full report, see ED630386.]
Descriptors: Discipline, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior, Conflict Resolution, Peer Mediation, Middle School Students, Outcomes of Education, Academic Achievement, Suspension, Racial Differences, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Racism, Educational Environment
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Learning Policy Institute
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