Efforts to reduce gender disparities in discipline and achievement include restorative justice practices, increased recess protections, mentoring initiatives, and trauma-informed teaching models. Research shows that schools implementing restorative discipline experience fewer suspensions and improved student-teacher relationships.
Movement integration programs and structured recess policies have also been linked to improved behavior and academic focus. Gender-responsive strategies aim to create equitable—not preferential—support structures that address diverse developmental needs within the classroom.