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Advocating for Educational Change

Reimagining Student Discipline Through Restorative Practices
Jessica Moreno, Lawrence Scott

£59.99

In a world where punitive discipline fails, this book offers a transformative solution. It is a powerful call to action, blending research with advocacy to show how schools can break the school-to-prison pipeline. It provides a roadmap to replace punishment with restoration.

In a world where traditional, punitive disciplinary measures continue to fail countless students—particularly those from marginalized communities—the authors offer a transformative solution. This book is…
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In a world where traditional, punitive disciplinary measures continue to fail countless students—particularly those from marginalized communities—the authors offer a transformative solution. This book is a powerful call to action, blending rigorous research with compassionate advocacy to demonstrate how schools can break free from the exclusionary practices that feed the school-to-prison pipeline.
Through a mixed-methods case study of a disciplinary alternative campus in Central Texas, the authors reveal how relational approaches to discipline dramatically improve student behavior, empower teachers, and foster genuine equity. Anchored in Social Justice Theory, their work goes beyond statistics to expose systemic inequities and champion real, sustainable educational change.
With a blend of historical context, practical strategies, and human-centered storytelling, the authors provide an urgent, yet inspiring roadmap for educators, administrators, and policymakers seeking to replace punishment with restoration—and to rebuild schools where every student can thrive.
Change is possible. Equity is necessary. Restoration is the way forward!

Dr Jessica Moreno is an experienced educational practitioner with more than fifteen years of service in the field of education. Her career includes ten years at a Disciplinary Alternative Education Campus, where she supported at-risk student populations as an English teacher, Special Education teacher, and Testing Coordinator. She subsequently served as a middle school administrator, providing instructional leadership and fostering inclusive learning environments. Dr Moreno holds a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, with a research focus on restorative practices and social justice frameworks in secondary education settings.

Dr Lawrence Scott has served over 24 years as a scholar-practitioner in urban education. He was a teacher, district-level curriculum Social Studies specialist, school counselor, and administrator for San Antonio Independent School District (ISD). In 2018, he was awarded the San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Man of the Year. Currently, Dr Scott is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, where his research specialty is school and community relations, multicultural practices in educational leadership and curriculum development. He is also the executive director of the Community for Life Foundation, a non-profit that has given over three-quarters of a million dollars in scholarships to over 400 students nationwide.

Hardback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-6413-X
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-6413-4
  • Date of Publication: 2026-02-03

Ebook

  • ISBN: 1-0364-6414-8
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-6414-1
  • Date of Publication: 2026-02-03

Subject Codes:

  • BIC: YXT, YXN, YQN
  • BISAC: EDU049000, EDU034000, EDU040000, SOC031000, SOC004000, SOC047000
  • THEMA: YXN, YPJJ3, YXTB
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