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Lincoln Middle principal outlines culturally responsive goals, new forensic CTE and restorative reflections
Summary
Lincoln Middle School Principal Dr. Cuevas highlighted strong ELA and math results, new project‑based and CTE offerings (including forensic science), and a shift to restorative reflections instead of detention with measurable school targets through June 2026.
Lincoln Middle School Principal Dr. Cuevas presented an overview of the school's academic and program priorities on Sept. 18, telling the board the school aims to expand culturally responsive instruction, project‑based learning, and student voice. "By June 2026, all teachers will implement culturally responsive strategies," he said, listing targets for reclassification and test proficiency gains.
Dr. Cuevas described new CTE pathways including a forensic science module with a fingerprinting lab and staged crime‑scene activities to connect students to career readiness. He also said the school has replaced punitive detention models with "restorative reflections," a practice that includes circles, reflective assignments, mental‑health spaces and focused coaching designed to repair harm and teach behavior change.
Board members asked about how targets were set and whether these practices will drive improvements on standardized measures; Dr. Cuevas said goals were derived from school leadership team reviews of historical data and adjusted to be realistic for a high‑performing site.
