The Reality in Today’s Schools
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K-12 teachers
have the highest burnout rate of any profession in the U.S.
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4 in 5 educators
say student behavior is a worsening serious problem.
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7 hours a month
average classroom time lost to managing behavioral issues.
Educators are trained to teach—but not always to navigate conflict, trauma, and classroom culture.
Peaceful Schools NC equips educators with the tools and support they need to build safe, equitable classrooms.
“Since implementing restorative practices with the support of Peaceful Schools, we’ve seen a shift in how conversations happen in our classrooms. Fewer issues escalate to administration—it’s been a total gamechanger for our students and teachers.”
— Rachel Wellborn, Atlanta Friends School
During the 2025–2026 school year, Peaceful Schools NC delivered hundreds of hours of training, reaching more school communities than ever before. Thanks to donor support, 67% of these trainings were offered to Title I public schools at a reduced rate.
But the need continues to grow.
Schools are asking for support—and we want to say yes.
Your gift helps us reach more educators, support more students, and expand this work to the schools that need it most.
Our Goals
PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
Our greatest need! The demand for public school support is high, and we need your help to say “yes.” Your support of our work is a direct investment in public schools.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP DAYS
Help us inspire our community’s future change-makers! Your support allows us to sustain Student Day at no cost to our partner schools.
FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
This year, we provided free, accessible Restorative Practices training to caregivers and educators from 10 states and 5 countries. Help us continue these offerings.
Durham Public Schools Partnership
Durham Public Schools is reimagining school culture—one restorative action at a time.
With a renewed commitment to restorative approaches to discipline, DPS is shifting away from punitive models and toward practices that prioritize healing, accountability, and community.
Peaceful Schools NC is proud to partner with Durham Public Schools to help bring this vision to life across the district—ensuring the work is thorough, authentic, and sustainable.
Support the movement. Your gift to Peaceful Schools NC is more than a donation—it's a direct investment in thriving, connected public schools.
Hear from our passionate facilitators
Why Give?
Ida Trisolini
Carolina Friends School Staff Clerk
Peaceful Schools NC Programs & Development Coordinator, Facilitator, and Advisory Board Member
A Call to Humanity
Anita Scott Neville
Restorative Practices Coordinator, School of Creative Studies, Durham Public Schools
Peaceful Schools NC Facilitator & Advisory Board Member