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Worthington Middle School presents ‘Pride Academy’ as restorative alternative to suspension
Summary
Worthington Middle School leaders described Pride Academy, a two-day restorative program started this year to replace in-school and out-of-school suspension for selected students; presenters shared program goals, structure and early outcome data with the Worthington Public School District board.
Toni Bartman, Worthington Middle School principal, told the Worthington Public School District Board of Education at its February meeting that the district has launched Pride Academy, a two-day restorative program the school is piloting as an alternative to traditional in-school (ISS) and out-of-school suspension (OSS).
Bartman said Pride Academy focuses on respect, responsibility and empathy while providing academic support, behavior restoration and personal development. “It gives a sense of belonging,” Bartman said, calling the program “an alternative to suspension.” She described a team that includes counselors,…
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