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Lowell High students showcase LYNX peer-to-peer inclusion program to school board
Summary
Students and staff described a new LYNX peer-to-peer program that pairs general-education students with peers with disabilities to increase inclusion, report training and certification, community events and early evidence of improved belonging across the high school.
Students and staff from Lowell High School presented the district—s new LYNX peer-to-peer program to the Lowell Area Schools Board on Dec. 9, describing training, activities and examples of increased student belonging.
Mackenzie Graham, a junior at Lowell High School, said the program trains general-education students —called link students— to "be a supportive friend, not a helper," and to lead activities designed to foster socialization and independence. Student…
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