Anchorage School Board officials are planning to review and potentially revise student discipline policies due to increased discipline problems since students returned to in-person learning post-COVID-19 restrictions. Recent incidents, like a fight at Clark Middle School, have prompted calls for changes to ensure student safety. While the Anchorage School District emphasizes ongoing curriculum teaching social and emotional skills and offers a reporting tool called STOPit, counselors and principals have noticed concerning trends in peer conflict and discriminatory language. To foster a positive environment, Mears Middle School implemented a social experiment called “Mix it Up at Lunch,” encouraging students to interact with new peers and break social barriers. Educators believe such initiatives can promote tolerance and reduce conflict among students.
Anchorage School Board: Student discipline policies to be reviewed after parents urge changes
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