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Inside Dallas schools' attempt to eliminate most suspensions to help kids of color

Emily Donaldson

May 18, 2022 |

Dallas Morning News |

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Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

In an effort to eliminate suspensions that disproportionately affect Black and brown students, Dallas Independent School District created on-campus reset centers where staff mediate conflicts between students and help them reflect on their behavior. Disciplinary action has declined since the centers were implemented, and the percentage of students being repeatedly disciplined fell from 28 percent to 13 percent.

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What a Texas school district can teach others about virtual education

Emily Donaldson

March 16, 2021 |

Dallas Morning News |

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Response Location: United States, Grapevine, Texas

iUniversity Prep, part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, has consistently outperformed the state in student outcomes in Texas. The school has existed for over a decade and has found success by creating a collaborative, adaptable, and flexible learning environment for its students while also providing high levels of support to its teachers.

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