Some apprehension, a lot of excitement as Montclair HS freshmen return
“They're taller than I thought they’d be," Jaime Doshi, student assistance counselor, said.
Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice makes a difference
Restorative Justice workshops have continued on Zoom since lockdown. Participants say RJ makes a difference.
MEA panel talk calls for long-term, sustained actions against racism
Nearly 300 people turned out for the Zoom discussion, which also took on how factors that led to Floyd’s killing are connected to problems Montclair faces.
Inside Montclair schools’ restorative justice program
by TINA KELLEY
for Montclair Local
In four schools in Montclair, students participated in activities called “restorative justice” for the past school year, as part of the district’s effort to reduce suspensions, build community, and prevent conflicts. Teachers and sch...
Fighting the school-to-prison pipeline
Students and community members gathered in February to discuss the school-to-prison pipeline, and brainstorm ways to combat the phenomenon.
Lucy Osterberg raises money for resusable bottles
Eighth-grader Lucy Osterberg raised money, using GoFundMe, for aluminum, resuable water bottles for everyone at Renaissance school.