Restorative Practices in Schools: Why aren't they working?

Teaching through Emotions: Teacher Mental Health · Jul 9, 2026 · 52m

It is so frustrating to me — and I think to a lot of educators — that the practices schools adopt that are meant to solve all their problems end up fading away. Like Restorative Practices. A really great program aimed at strengthening relationships through honesty, support, and community connection.

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Of course, no program can be a silver bullet. Change takes humans who exert discipline and consistency and commitment. But, as my readers know…