03/14/2026
A school in Baltimore has come up with a brilliant idea to avoid the typical detention routine that many schools rely on. Instead of punishing kids by locking them in a room, they replaced detention with mediation. You read that right—mediation, which has resulted in ZERO suspensions for a whole decade.
This isn’t just about kids sitting down and talking things out. It’s a philosophy that teaches emotional intelligence, resolution skills, and empathy—things that the typical school system doesn’t often teach. It’s easy to criticize, but the success of this system shows that maybe it’s time to rethink how we deal with behavior.
It’s a bold, innovative approach that could change the way schools handle discipline across the country. If one school can do it, why can’t all of them? 🧘🏾♂️✌🏽
