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Intro

0:00

Meet Davina Ruiz

3:11

Restorative Practices vs Restorative Justice

6:06

Restorative Circles

9:30

Uncertainty vs Defiance

13:14

Alternatives to School Discipline

18:04

Traditional School Handbooks

20:36

What Does a Bad Circle Look Like?

24:55

Encouraging Student Participation in Circles

27:09

Positive Aspects of Circles

30:00

Class Time for Circles: Pros and Cons

33:04

Teacher Victimhood in Restorative Practices

34:35

Collaborating with Parents

40:37

Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools

41:20

How to Start Implementing Restorative Practices

43:08

Final Thoughts

44:40

Connecting with Davina

47:24
Are Zero Tolerance Policies Still Destroying Education?
Subscribe to the channel and join us for a deep dive into the world of educational equity and advocacy skills. In this episode of "The Art of Advocacy," I engage in a meaningful conversation with the insightful Davina Ruiz, an experienced educator, assistant principal, and advocate for culturally affirming leadership. We explore whether zero tolerance policies continue to undermine our school systems and if restorative practices offer a more inclusive approach to school discipline. Through engaging dialogue, we uncover insights on navigating conversations around equity, highlighting the importance of restorative justice in creating a culturally affirming school culture. Discover how to enhance equity in education by understanding the principles of "The Power of Preparation," "The Power of Persuasion," and "The Power of Persistence." #restorativejusticepractices #restorativejusticeeurope #howmuchdoesrestorativejusticecost #restorativejusticepracticesinhighschools #schooldisciplinearoundtheworld #inequityissues #advocacy #studentadvocacy #racialequityineducation #zerotolerancepolicies CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:11 - Meet Davina Ruiz 06:06 - Restorative Practices vs Restorative Justice 09:30 - Restorative Circles 13:14 - Uncertainty vs Defiance 18:04 - Alternatives to School Discipline 20:36 - Traditional School Handbooks 24:55 - What Does a Bad Circle Look Like? 27:09 - Encouraging Student Participation in Circles 30:00 - Positive Aspects of Circles 33:04 - Class Time for Circles: Pros and Cons 34:35 - Teacher Victimhood in Restorative Practices 40:37 - Collaborating with Parents 41:20 - Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools 43:08 - How to Start Implementing Restorative Practices 44:40 - Final Thoughts 47:24 - Connecting with Davina

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