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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.
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.
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.
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.
The school board unanimously approved more than $400,000 for services that focus on underlying issues behind student misbehavior.
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.
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.
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.
Restorative justice advocates celebrate their successful efforts to spur a change in the Santa Ana Unified School District’s discipline policies.
El grupo que aboga por nuevas prácticas disciplinarias afirmó que este es sólo el principio del trabajo con funcionarios escolares.