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May 3, 2012 11:18 am PDT
Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/IxFlG3RrF9w/tolerance-and-understanding-so.html
Tolerance and understanding solve school discipline problems, zero tolerance makes them worse
The principal at Lincoln High, an "alternative" school in Walla Walla, WA that was used as a dumping ground for kids with "behavioral" problems, decided to ditch the "zero-tolerance" approach to school discipline. Instead, Jim Sporleder tried treating traumatized, furious kids with compassion and understanding. Their behavior improved dramatically. 2009-2010 (Before new approach) * 798 [...]Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/IxFlG3RrF9w/tolerance-and-understanding-so.html
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