Groups pushing Restorative Justice in Schools
(This is a preliminary list of groups currently pushing restorative justice/progressive discipline in K-12 schools. We will add to it as we learn more.) American Federation…
Understanding School Discipline Jargon
Much of the jargon used when discussing disciplining students in k-12 schools sounds benign – virtuous, even – to the average ear. We hear words like “restorative justice” and it…
Bullying Comes in Many Forms: What to do if your child is being bullied
If your child comes home and tells you that they’ve been bullied at school, ask your child for the most specific information possible about the incident. Children are often reluctant…
Discipline in Schools 101
Updates on Discipline in Schools: As of 2025, Executive Order 14280—Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies has been released and states: “Section 1. Purpose and Policy. The Federal…
Concord Academy promotes affinity groups to students; specifically promotes “Trans Affinity Group” for students who identify as “transgender or nonbinary”
Concord Academy is a private high school in Massachusetts. The school’s website has a page labeled as “Clubs and Affinity Groups.” The groups that are specifically…
Howard County Public School System encourages teachers to use Black Lives Matter lesson materials to teach students; lessons include a focus on disrupting the nuclear family and transgender issues
On February 10, 2023, the Howard County Public School System published an article from the superintendent promoting the district participating in “Black Lives Matter at…
THE NATIONAL DESK: Parents Bill of Rights Act heads to U.S. Senate
The House passed the Parents Bill of Rights which aims to increase school transparency. The bill would require schools to publicly publish their curricula.
PDE Files 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Amicus Brief in Soule v. Connecticut Association of Schools
Title IX was enacted to prevent discrimination against and ensure equal opportunities for female students. By any metric, it has been wildly successful in achieving that purpose.
Warwick Public Schools provides students with Panorama surveys; pays Panorama Education $83,000 per year for services
On March 29, 2023, WJAR reported that Warwick Public Schools used Panorama Education to provide surveys to students. The news outlet reported that the district…