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Riverside students, staff describe social-emotional programs, mentorships and morning meetings
Summary
Riverside School staff and students presented classroom routines, counselor-led groups, a staff–student mentorship pilot and student council projects that aim to increase students' access to trusted adults and build community.
Max, principal of Riverside School, told the Princeton Board of Education on the evening of the district meeting that Riverside's elementary goal for the year is to increase the percentage of students who report having a trusted adult they can turn to for help.
The goal anchors a presentation by Max and two student co-presenters, Alex Bansal and Violet Sprawls, who described daily morning meetings, counselor-led classroom lessons and lunch-bunch small groups designed to teach social-emotional skills and strengthen relationships.
Max said morning meetings are held in every classroom and focus on “creating a caring and respectful community and help students feel valued and heard.” He said he visits morning meetings regularly. Student presenters…
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