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District outlines programs to lower suspensions, expand reentry supports and train staff
Summary
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors’ Committee on Parent and Community Engagement received an update on efforts to reduce suspensions, expand reentry supports and train staff in restorative and equity-focused practices.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors’ Committee on Parent and Community Engagement received an update from district discipline staff on programs the district is using to strengthen school climate, reduce suspensions and support student reentry.
John Jagman, district discipline manager, told the committee the district is aligning several initiatives — a Department of Justice grant called Project STEPS (Students Talking Equity and Prevention Systems), peer mentoring (Link Crew), a UW–Madison research “peer learning” platform, and professional development such as Courageous Conversations about Race — to support ninth graders and other students at schools identified as having the greatest needs.
Jagman described a “team of aligned needs” (TAN) approach that…
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