Episode 3: Pain, Problems, and Progress
From Three in the News by Los Angeles Institute for Restorative Practices & Research
September 5, 2025 · 34 min
About this episode
This episode explores how schools cope with crisis, inequality, and change, focusing on grief, suspension rates, and digital literacy.
In this episode, we explore how schools cope with crisis, inequality, and change. First, we reflect on the tragic death of a Georgia high school student during football practice - and how schools handle grief. Then, we examine rising suspension rates in Pittsburgh, especially among Black students with IEPs. Finally, we highlight a new digital literacy curriculum helping families and schools navigate the online world together. Education is at a crossroads—this episode dives into the pain, the ...
Topics covered
- school crisis
- inequality in education
- student grief
- suspension rates
- digital literacy
Keywords
- school crisis
- inequality
- suspension rates
- digital literacy
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pittsburgh, digital literacy curriculum
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