Claremont Unified School District (CUSD) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 REACH (Race, Education, and Community Healing) Network Grant, thanks to the efforts of Rosa Leong and Interim El Roble Principal, Trisha Callella. The grant will fund a pioneering program at El Roble Intermediate School, focused on implementing restorative justice and mentorship to provide alternatives to out-of-school suspensions for historically marginalized students. This substantial support from the REACH Network—an initiative of UCLA's Center for the Transformation of Schools and the UC Berkeley School of Education—enables CUSD to enhance its disciplinary methods and establish a more nurturing, equitable, and constructive school environment.
The initiative signifies a shift from punitive disciplinary actions to ones that offer support and promote healing to reduce disparities in discipline. CUSD is eager to roll out this comprehensive program that promises to transform El Roble Intermediate School's approach to discipline by integrating restorative practices that underscore the district's dedication to equity and community engagement. By embracing these inclusive strategies, CUSD is committed to fostering an educational setting where every student has the potential to thrive and succeed.
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