Fostering Inclusion and Belonging through Restorative Justice Practices
August 16, 2023
Photo: DEI Coordinator Tony Strat-Cortez presents at an all-school assembly last year. Thetford Academy’s Dean of Students, Siobhan Lopez and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator, Tony Strat-Cortez recently participated in a three-day institute focused on restorative justice practices. Building Restorative Practices, hosted by Great Schools Partnership, focused on how educators can implement restorative practices to create “safer, more inclusive, and supportive learning environments that empower every student to reach their full potential.” Restorative justice has been a key focus of Thetford Academy’s diversity, equity, and inclusion work over the last year. TA has begun to implement restorative practices like “calling in...