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Teachers spotlighted and social-emotional program praised as district reports 2,203 students with no discipline referrals
Summary
A kindergarten teacher demonstrated the 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' program; the superintendent said 2,203 students (about 74% of the district) had no office-discipline referral this semester, and James Matthews principal outlined plans to raise proficiency after presenting interim ELA cohort data.
At the Pine Bluff School District board meeting, a kindergarten teacher from LPGB Kinder Academy demonstrated how the Capturing Kids' Hearts program is used to build connections, warm welcomes and social-emotional routines before academics, saying, "When you have a child's heart, you have their mind." The teacher showed anchor charts, described daily greetings by name, and explained twice-monthly Capturing Kids' Hearts lessons and conflict-resolution instruction.
Superintendent Barber told the board the district will…
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