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Council renews funding for Common Ground conflict-resolution program; city reports declines in fights and suspensions
5823172 · September 23, 2025
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The council approved continued funding for the Penny Foundation to administer Common Ground conflict-resolution programming in Birmingham schools; city staff reported declines in fights, suspensions and disciplinary actions among participating students.
The Birmingham City Council approved a continuation of funding for the Penny Foundation to run Common Ground, a school-based conflict-resolution program that the city said uses culturally responsive curricula (HEAT, SPEAKS, EXCEL) and community coaches.
Presiding Judge Andre Sparks, who oversees the initiative for the city,…
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