Starling Collaborative

If you haven't taken Dr. Kim's course GED 502 Developing Sustainable Practices Toward Equity and Healing in School Systems please consider joining her and a group of inspiring educators for a 5-day in-person experience that will make being an educator more sustainable and whole-hearted for you!

Time: M-F, 7/20-7/24 (asynch), 7/27-7/31 (in-person) 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, 8/3-8/7 (asynch)

Find the course and registration instructions on the Graduate Education Courses page. This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Holistic Restorative Education Certificate Program.

Graduate Education Courses Monday, March 2: Summer registration opens for all Monday, May 18: Summer session begins, with individual courses starting on various dates throughout the summer (see Summer 2026 Course Offerings below for details)

When we talk about Restorative Practices (RP) in schools, we often focus on the mechanics: the circles, the prompts, and the repair plans. But looking back on a school visit prior to COVID, Lisa Bedinger was reminded of one of the most important outcomes of this work: the feeling of the building.

What One Rural School Taught Us What does a truly regulated, calm school feel like? Learn how the RRP model empowers students, supports teachers, and builds lasting resilience in grades 7-12.

Murmurations - What’s New at Starling Collaborative

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There’s only a few spots left for Emory University Cognitive Based Compassion Training with Eunice and Kelly! This live, evidence-based program is designed to help you strengthen your attention, deepen self-awareness, and foster genuine emotional well-being. Moving step-by-step, this training offers a structured space to shift from reactive stress to grounded presence.

When: Wednesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM,June 3 – August 5, 2026
Investment: $108.00 (Includes a full 12 months of access to Compassion U)
Enrollment Link: https://my.compassionu.app/groups/compassion-training-with-eunice-and-kelly/

Burlington School District (BSD) has reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of racial equity. In just two years, the district shifted from a reality where students of color represented 50% of all suspensions to one where they now account for only 33%.

This trend signals a major step forward in addressing systemic bias and ensuring that disciplinary actions are more reflective of the student body as a whole. BSD is demonstrating that intentional systemic change can lead to measurable success for every student.

Burlington School District leaders reflect on a racial equity success - VTDigger For the first time, one of the state’s most diverse school districts has eliminated racial disparities in suspension rates.

We are incredibly honored to announce that Dr. Fania Davis will be delivering the Opening Message at the 10th NACRJ National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice in New Orleans this summer!

Dr. Davis is not only a visionary leader in the global restorative justice movement, she is one of the founding mothers of NACRJ. Her commitment to racial healing and restorative transformation helped lay the foundation for the very community we continue to build today. To welcome her back to the NACRJ stage for this milestone 10th National Conference feels both sacred and full circle.

Have you registered for the 10th NACRJ Conference yet? Register now at our conference website to see Dr. Davis and our other renowned speakers at this landmark event: https://shorturl.at/CbP1z

Check out our latest enewsletter - Murmurations.

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