Mistakes in how Anaheim Union High School District officials reported student suspensions mean several years of data are not reliable. The officials say they can’t fix the data, but are dedicated to improving discipline policies.
Tag: restorative justice
Posted inCountywide, Education, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Suspensions Plummet With New Discipline Policy in Santa Ana Schools
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.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Advocates Tout Gains, Challenges in Restorative Justice Efforts
Organizing efforts and local restorative justice programs spearheaded by Orange County groups like Santa Ana Boys and Men of Color were highlighted at a forum at UC Irvine Wednesday evening.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Working-Class Advocates Gaining Power in Central Orange County
After victories in the Anaheim council districts battle, and with restorative justice in the schools and immigration at the county, grassroots groups are projecting power in conservative Orange County in ways they haven’t before.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Unified Expands Restorative Justice Efforts
The school board unanimously approved more than $400,000 for services that focus on underlying issues behind student misbehavior.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Health & Wellness
Medina: Latino Boys in Orange County are Over-Criminalized, Over-Punished
Abraham Medina issues an open invitation to learn more about how young men of color are being steered illegally into prison straight from classrooms. The story of Jesus Aguirre, sentenced to life in prison, will be on display on Wednesday at Latino Health Access in downtown Santa Ana starting at 6:30 p.m.
Posted inGovernment, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
County’s Juvenile Hall Population Dropping Along With Crime Rate
The number of youths incarcerated has fallen dramatically in recent years. Officials and advocates cite softening drug laws and initiatives like restorative justice as reasons for the decline.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Restorative Justice Program Gains Support from Santa Ana School Board Members
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.
Posted inEducation, Santa Ana, Top Stories
The Anatomy of a School Policy Victory
Restorative justice advocates celebrate their successful efforts to spur a change in the Santa Ana Unified School District’s discipline policies.
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Anatomía de una Victoria de la Política Escolar
El grupo que aboga por nuevas prácticas disciplinarias afirmó que este es sólo el principio del trabajo con funcionarios escolares.
