How Kansas City Schools Are Using a Restorative Justice Approach to Discipline

Published November 7th, 2017 at 2:00 PM

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Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell is approaching discipline reform with a three-part plan focused on restorative justice, meditation and mentorship. As Take Note begins its examination of the plan, we explore the components of restorative justice and its potential applications for any school, large or small.

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