When restorative and SEL-informed practices are embedded across a school, they don’t just shift student behavior—they shift the entire school climate. Students feel safer, more connected, and more supported. Adults are better equipped to lead with care and consistency and schools become places not only of learning, but of healing and transformation.

In a time of urgent need, NewRoot strengthens the people and practices that shape student success.

Today’s youth are navigating a complex mix of challenges: rising gun violence, worsening youth mental health, and widening opportunity gaps. These aren’t isolated issues; they’re systemic, deeply interconnected, and require schoolwide solutions that prioritize relationships and healing.

At NewRoot, we know that the foundation of a thriving school is rooted in strong relationships and emotional well-being. Research shows that the single strongest predictor of whether students and educators feel safe is the quality of the relationships within the school community.

That’s why NewRoot partners with the adults closest to students—educators, school leaders, school-based teams, and families—to build school cultures grounded in Restorative Practices and Social-Emotional Learning. These evidence-based approaches empower adults to: