{"id":2116152,"date":"2023-12-05T10:44:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-liberal-city-set-to-discipline-students-based-on-their-race-and-gender-identity-for-restorative-justice\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T10:50:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:50:03","slug":"major-liberal-city-set-to-discipline-students-based-on-their-race-and-gender-identity-for-restorative-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-liberal-city-set-to-discipline-students-based-on-their-race-and-gender-identity-for-restorative-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberal city to discipline students based on race, gender identity for &#8216;restorative justice"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmajor-liberal-city-set-to-discipline-students-based-on-their-race-and-gender-identity-for-restorative-justice%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2116152&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An Agreement for \u2064Restorative Justice in Portland Schools<\/h2>\n<p>An\u200c agreement has been reached to end a teachers strike in Portland,\u200d Oregon, and it includes a groundbreaking initiative for \u200b&#8221;restorative justice&#8221; \u2063in schools.\u200b This development was reported by CNN.<\/p>\n<p>Previously,\u200c students in middle and high school could face suspensions of\u200c at least five days for serious incidents of physical harm or threats of violence, as stated by KGW-TV in Portland.<\/p>\n<p>Now, a team of psychologists, counselors, and social workers will be involved in addressing\u2064 these incidents, with additional \u200dstaff assigned as necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The district&#8217;s Collective Bargaining Team expressed a desire to address the issue of disproportionate suspensions\u2062 for non-white students, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. They noted that black, Native American, and\u200c other students of \u200bcolor were being referred out of class at a significantly higher \u2062rate.<\/p>\n<p>The new collective bargaining agreement mandates the development of a &#8220;support \u200bplan&#8221; for students who exhibit continuous disruptive behavior,\u2062 which may include detention. This plan takes into account \u2063various factors such as trauma, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and the use of restorative justice.<\/p>\n<p>Mandatory\u200d suspensions have been replaced with the potential for removal from class, but not from the school \u200citself.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement \u2064emphasizes the importance of aligning student conduct and discipline with the district&#8217;s vision, as well as incorporating research on racial equity, social\u2064 justice, restorative justice, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-gender-equity-plan-calls-for-elimination-of-cash-bail\/\" title=\"White House \u2018Gender Equity\u2019 Plan Calls for Elimination of Cash Bail\">trauma-informed practices<\/a>. The goal \u200cis to minimize exclusionary discipline and maximize instructional time while addressing harm within the school community.<\/p>\n<p>However, some\u200d critics, like Michele Exner from Parents Defending Education, find the new policy absurd and worry\u200b that \u2064it will contribute \u200dto a divisive climate in academic institutions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Would love to hear from Portland Schools\u2019 leadership on how this will be implemented. Check\u2063 enough &#8220;identity&#8221; boxes and your punishment is canceled? Seems\u2064 fair.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Portland Public Schools Must Now Consider Race, Gender Identity When Disciplining Students&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PdHzYPMvsg\">https:\/\/t.co\/PdHzYPMvsg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michele Perez Exner (@michelepexner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/michelepexner\/status\/1731831624369672329?\">December 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Portland had already been working on a \u2063restorative \u200djustice pilot program \u2062before the pandemic. The program aimed\u2063 to address the disproportionate impact of disciplinary referrals on students of color, as mentioned on\u200d the website of a participating school.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/major-liberal-city-set-discipline-students-based-race-gender-identity-restorative-justice\/\">Major Liberal City Set to Discipline Students Based on Their Race and Gender Identity for \u200c&#8217;Restorative Justice&#8217;<\/a> (The Western Journal)<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do restorative justice conferences\u200d aim to address the harm\u2064 caused by wrongdoing and prevent\u2062 future incidents?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bIve behavior, rather than resorting to harsh disciplinary measures\u2064 like suspensions. This support plan \u2062will involve the\u200c implementation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-bill-defines-merit-as-those-who-have-received-anti-bias-training-teachers-without-merit-may-be-laid-off\/\" title=\"Oregon Bill Defines \u2018Merit\u2019 As Those Who Have Received \u2018Anti-Bias\u2019 Training; Teachers Without Merit May Be Laid Off\">restorative justice practices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Restorative justice is an approach that focuses on repairing harm caused by wrongdoing rather \u200bthan\u2062 simply punishing the wrongdoer. It encourages dialogue, empathy, and accountability among all\u200b parties involved. By adopting restorative\u200c justice practices, Portland schools aim to create a safe and\u200b inclusive\u2064 learning\u2063 environment for all students.<\/p>\n<p>Under this new agreement, when a serious incident occurs that would have previously led \u200bto a suspension, \u2064a \u200brestorative justice conference will be\u2062 convened. This conference\u2064 will\u200c bring together the student, the victim, and any other affected parties. Trained facilitators will guide a discussion where all parties can share their perspectives, express their feelings, and work towards finding \u200ca resolution.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of these restorative justice conferences is to \u2064hold students\u200c accountable for their\u2063 actions \u2064while \u200dalso providing \u2063them with \u200dan opportunity to understand\u2062 the harm they have caused \u200cand make amends. By engaging in this process, it is hoped that students will develop a sense\u2064 of empathy, learn from\u2062 their mistakes,\u200d and develop positive behaviors for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this agreement recognizes the need for additional support for students who may be facing multiple\u200c challenges outside of school. Alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gretchen-whitmers-sister-wants-this-defund-police-group-to-take-over-local-school-boards\/\" title=\"Gretchen Whitmer's sister supports defunding police and wants local school boards to be taken over by this group.\">restorative justice\u2063 practices<\/a>, the \u200bdistrict will \u2062work towards providing social and emotional support to students \u200cin need. This could include access to counseling services, mentorship programs, or other resources that can help students address underlying issues that may be contributing to their disruptive behavior.<\/p>\n<p>By addressing the\u200d issue of disproportionate suspensions for non-white \u200dstudents, the Portland schools are taking an important step towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-advances-racial-equity-agenda-across-federal-agencies\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Advances \u2018Racial Equity\u2019 Agenda Across Federal Agencies\">eliminating racial disparities<\/a>\u2062 in disciplinary actions. This\u200b new agreement ensures that all students, regardless of \u2064their race or ethnicity, will \u200dbe\u2063 treated fairly and equitably. It acknowledges the systemic barriers that may exist\u200b and seeks to provide resources and support that will help all students succeed.<\/p>\n<p>The implementation of restorative justice\u2063 practices in Portland \u200bschools is \u200ban innovative and\u200c progressive approach to discipline. It recognizes \u2064that punitive measures alone\u200d are not effective in addressing the root causes of disruptive behavior. By focusing on\u200c repairing harm and \u200dfostering empathy, this approach has the potential to transform the school environment and promote positive \u2063student outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>As this groundbreaking initiative takes \u200dhold in Portland schools, it is important to recognize and support the efforts being made towards restorative\u2062 justice. By prioritizing the well-being and \u200bsuccess\u2064 of \u2064all \u200cstudents, Portland is setting an example for other school districts to follow. Through continued collaboration, evaluation, and improvement, we can work towards\u2063 creating inclusive and supportive educational \u200cenvironments that\u2063 benefit every student.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent agreement ending a teachers strike in Portland, Oregon, includes a provision for &#8220;restorative justice&#8221; to be offered to eligible students. CNN reported that the strike was resolved in late September. 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