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Parents, teachers and students urge West Contra Costa Unified to reinstate Peacemakers program at Mira Vista
Summary
Dozens of parents, teachers and students told the West Contra Costa Unified School District board that Peacemakers — a campus-based conflict-resolution and leadership program — reduced suspensions and improved behavior at Mirror Vista and should be returned to campuses while the district finishes its investigation.
Dozens of parents, students and teachers told the West Contra Costa Unified School District board on Nov. 19 that the district should reinstate the Peacemakers program at Mirror Vista Elementary.
Liz Deans, a Mirror Vista parent, said the Peacemakers’ restorative approaches helped her fourth grader and urged the board to conclude the investigation that led to the program’s removal and allow the group to return. Teachers and family members gave repeated examples of students learning conflict-resolution…
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