Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Starting in September, teachers at some San Diego schools will be disciplining students in a whole new way.
The goal is to reverse the “zero tolerance” policies that many experts feel don't work in the first place .. and often end up targeting black and Latino students disproportionally.
The new pilot program is called “restorative justice” ... and the goal is to actually reduce the number of suspensions its already making the upcoming school year.
Host Alex Cohen talks with Richard Vernon Moore, Executive Director of Student Services for the San Diego Unified School District.