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Kindness-first strategy helps Atlanta middle school reduce discipline referrals by half

Kindness-first strategy helps Atlanta middle school reduce discipline referrals by half Behavioral incidents at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School have fallen dramatically after the school shifted its focus from discipline to building stronger relationships with students. Principal Kimberly Sewell said discipline referrals have dropped by approximately 50% since the approach was introduced two years ago. The school has also reported improved attendance and fewer physical confrontations, with more students […]

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