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(Re)Education of Schools Podcast
Join educators Justin Moorman and Katie Thornton as they have open, honest conversations about how to better understand social-emotional learning, trauma-informed care, the “why’s” behind student behavior, and how to help kids navigate it all as they go through school and life. Each episode they will strive to provide practical understanding and opportunities to grow for anyone who works with children, or has children in their life … all in about 30 minutes!
(Re)Education of Schools Podcast
Restorative Practices
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In this episode, Justin and Katie dive into Restorative Practices—a foundational pillar of Trauma-Informed Schools and a critical component of an effective, behaviorally aligned MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) process.
We explore the shift from a punitive "rule-breaking" mindset to a restorative approach that focuses on healing relationships, accountability, and long-term growth. Instead of asking "What is the consequence?", we shift the conversation to "Who was affected, what do they need, and how do we make things right?"
In This Episode, We Cover:
Defining Restorative Practices: Moving beyond punishment to build healthy school communities.
Tiered Implementation: What restorative work looks like across Tiers 1, 2, and 3—from daily relationship building to formal repair conversations after significant harm.
Impact on School Culture: How shifting away from a punitive model reduces chaos in the front office and increases staff confidence in managing tough behavioral situations.
Launching the Work: Essential steps for schools, including the importance of neuroscience training, finding internal leaders, and providing safe places for staff to practice and even disagree with the process.
Key Takeaways:
Long-term Gains: While the shift can feel "jarring" or harder for staff in the short term, the long-term result is a calmer, more empathetic building environment.
Accountability vs. Punishment: Restorative practices don't ignore the harm; they provide a structured way for "offenders and victims" to reconcile and move forward.
The Pillar of Trauma-Informed Care: You cannot truly be a trauma-informed school without being a restorative practice-trained staff.
Walk Away Knowing:
Restorative practice is the heart of Trauma-Informed Schools. It is a lens through which we should view all behavioral MTSS work to help scholars develop the skills they need to be effective, morally sound citizens.
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