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Briarwood parents urge Irvine Unified to adopt districtwide bullying‑prevention program
Summary
More than 150 Briarwood Elementary parents told the Irvine Unified School District board they want a research‑based, prevention‑focused bullying program added to district efforts, saying current supports like PBIS and Zones of Regulation are not sufficient; staff said the district will respond to the petition.
Christina Young, speaking on behalf of hundreds of Briarwood Elementary families, asked the Irvine Unified School District board to adopt an additional, research‑based bullying‑prevention program districtwide. "We're not reacting to a single incident but responding to ongoing patterns that leave children feeling anxious and unsafe at school," Young said during public comment, presenting a petition she said had more than 150…
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