Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, Beyond the surface of restorative practices: building a culture of equity, connection, and healing.

Marisol Quevedo Rerucha's book, "Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Building a Culture of Equity, Connection, and Healing," offers a comprehensive guide to implementing restorative practices in educational settings. Rerucha emphasizes the importance of building trusting and relational environments to address systemic oppression, gender discrimination, racism, and other inequities. The book provides practical strategies for developing and implementing a whole-school restorative strategic plan, including guidelines, agreements, and resources. Rerucha's approach is principled and based on her lived experiences as a Chicana teacher, principal, mother, and strategic leader. The book also includes contributions from other scholars on active listening, trauma, and restorative practices in the classroom. Overall, Rerucha's book is a valuable resource for educators and others interested in creating a more equitable and healing environment. [Extracted from the article]