In Saint Paul Public Schools several schools have received grant funds to implement Restorative Practices school-wide. Restorative Practices are ways for a school community to build relationships, problem solve and learn. In this approach, relationships are the most important way we learn about the world and ourselves.

A Restorative Practice school and community believe:

• Everyone in the school community is good, wise and powerful.
• We are all connected to one another.
• All of us want to be in good, healthy relationships with others.
• We all have talents and gifts we bring to school.
• It takes time, habits and support to build and maintain positive relationships.

In addition to the Restorative Practice sites, many schools are seeking to use restorative approaches to create a sense of community and repair harm.