Author: Nicole Smith

What Are Restorative Justice Circles, and When Can They be Utilized?

High School Redesign

What Are Restorative Justice Circles, and When Can They be Utilized?

Restorative justice circles are a great tool for building relationships and achieving goals. Here's how you can use them in your classroom and beyond.

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Nicole Smith Restorative Justice Trainer-Consultant & Writer
Rhode Island Students Share Powerful Learnings on Educational Justice and the Future of Learning

High School Redesign

Rhode Island Students Share Powerful Learnings on Educational Justice and the Future of Learning

Students from across Rhode Island came together to rethink high school. Here's what they learned about educational equity and the future of our schools.

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Nicole Smith Restorative Justice Trainer-Consultant & Writer
But Can We Work Together, Though? A Black Woman and a White Woman Get Real

High School & Society

But Can We Work Together, Though? A Black Woman and a White Woman Get Real

Nicole and Suzanne's podcast 'But Can We Work Together, Though?' examines how white and black women can work together on the biggest social justice issues today.

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Nicole Smith Restorative Justice Trainer-Consultant & Writer
What Is a Restorative Justice Listening Circle and How to Use It

High School Life

What Is a Restorative Justice Listening Circle and How to Use It

Restorative justice circles are a tool to build empathy and share experiences with one another. Here’s how you can use this tool to foster connection.

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Nicole Smith Restorative Justice Trainer-Consultant & Writer
Making Space for Youth Voices and Feelings during Protests against Police Brutality

High School & Society

Making Space for Youth Voices and Feelings during Protests against Police Brutality

#BlackLivesMatter protests are impacting students across the country, and their voices need to be heard. Here's how we gave our Student Advisory Committee a space to share.

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Nicole Smith Restorative Justice Trainer-Consultant & Writer
Bold is the goal in rethinking New York City high schools

High School Redesign

Bold is the goal in rethinking New York City high schools

XQ+NYC design teams assembled to rethink what high school can look like in their city. Here's what it was like to be in the room of innovators.

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Nicole Smith Restorative Justice Trainer-Consultant & Writer

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