Santa Ana School Official Upset With Short Notice for Mosquito Spraying
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John Palacio, president of the Santa Ana Unified School District board, wants to know why the district received less than an hour’s notice before spraying was done.
Suspensions Plummet With New Discipline Policy in Santa Ana Schools
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Out-of-school suspensions in the Santa Ana Unified School District dropped by nearly 60 percent between 2011 and 2015 as administrators embraced restorative justice policies.
Santa Ana Unified Expands Restorative Justice Efforts
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The school board unanimously approved more than $400,000 for services that focus on underlying issues behind student misbehavior.
Santa Ana Unified Set to Offer Ethnic Studies Classes
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This fall, the district will join an increasing number in California that offer classes in which students can explore their own ethnic identities.
Restorative Justice Program Gains Support from Santa Ana School Board Members
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As officials look at ways to improve student behavior and academic performance, a relatively new intervention program is getting a strong endorsement from the highest levels.
The Anatomy of a School Policy Victory
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Restorative justice advocates celebrate their successful efforts to spur a change in the Santa Ana Unified School District’s discipline policies.
Anatomía de una Victoria de la Política Escolar
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El grupo que aboga por nuevas prácticas disciplinarias afirmó que este es sólo el principio del trabajo con funcionarios escolares.
Residents Critical of Santa Ana District’s Discipline Efforts
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The school board Tuesday faced a steady stream of residents calling for reshaping student discipline after the controversial arrest of a 14-year-old.
Residents Angered Over School Officer’s Treatment of Boy
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In a cellphone video, the Santa Ana officer is seen holding the boy in a headlock. Many complain on Facebook while officials ask the community to withhold judgment until an investigation is finished.
Woman’s Dream of Autism Center Doused by Officials
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Courtni Laughlin says requirements to install sprinklers have prevented her from opening a much-needed center for adults in Placentia.