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The Power of Restorative Justice In Our Schools: Testimony in Support of New York State’s Solutions Not Suspensions Act

How does restorative justice allow us to reimagine community, and create critical pathways to sustainable school improvement? In this blog post NYU Metro Center’s Reed Swier shares his professional insights as both school administrators and equity trainer to underscore the implicit value of restorative practices, and his public testimony in support of NYS’s Solutions Not Suspension Act currently before the State Senate.

“Zero Consequences” vs. “Zero Tolerance”: The Function of False Binaries in School Discipline Policy Debates

What are the best responses to poor student behavior to maintain order in schools? In this blog post, Dr. Rachel Lissy examines the history of discipline policy in New York City Schools, and demonstrates how discipline reforms are often driven by politics, not pedagogy, and too often are designed with highly racialized impacts and intentions.

Framing Educational Inequity-An Q&A with the authors of Dismantling Disproportionality

The authors of Dismantling Disproportionality share the inspiration behind their new Teachers College Press text, and considerations for equity and improved student outcomes in this author Q & A.

The Insidious Grip of Parents’ Rights Advocates in Our Local School Boards

Blog post author and Learning Scientist Jasmine Ma cautions that "Parents Rights Advocates'" educational solutions reproduce inequity, and encourages Community Education Councils, families, and other education stakeholders to invest in school solutions for all our children, including those most vulnerable.

Contextualizing the Movement for Integrated Schools in New York City

In a moment where the current administration retreats from school integration policies, NYU Metro Center & Territorial Empathy launch the Real Integration Hub. How do we contextualize and recommence the movement to integrate NYC Schools?

Framing Educational Inequity-An Q&A with the authors of Dismantling Disproportionality

The authors of Dismantling Disproportionality share the inspiration behind their new Teachers College Press text, and considerations for equity and improved student outcomes in this author Q & A.

New Equity Resource Text Penned By NYU Metro Center Staff and Alum Garners Rave Reviews and Praise from Educators & Social Justice Advocates

New book authored by NYU Metro Center Staff and Alum receives admirable review from Teachers College Record & educators across the country.

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